South Shuswap Scoop May 2019

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Empower Your Neighbourly Connections for Emergency Response

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By Barbra Fairclough of being neighbourly.”

Barb Dalton and Bonnie Taylor are Now Dalton is the co-ordinator for neighbours. Dalton lives in Wild Rose their Neighbourhood Emergency Program Bay Properties and Taylor lives in Wild and has nine people she communicates Rose Estates. Whenever a bear would with and each of them in turn have a small wander through the neighbourhood or group that they communicate with. This there was a cougar nearby, Barb would touch base with Bonnie and let her know framework reaches approximately 90 so that there were no unfortunate encoun- neighbours. Taylor is now also a coordinator for the NEP ters. in her strata.

When a client This works much like of Taylor’s who branches of tree roots also lived nearby with a volunteer learned of this communicator at and expressed ineach branch, with the terest in being work of phoning bepart of this inforing distributed to mal genial conmore than one pernection it was the son. seed for what was At the beginning to become the Dalton contacted Neighbourhood Cathy Semchuk, Emergency ProShuswap Emergency gram (NEP).

Program Facilitator What Barb and at the Columbia Bonnie did not Shuswap Regional know is they District (CSRD) and were already half there were about way to having a eight or nine interestNEP. She says ed people who gathhaving a NEP simply takes what Eagle Bay Neighbourhood Emergency Programs ered for an informal established in Neighbourhoods along (Continued on page 3) you are already Eagle Bay Road

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discussion. This was the beginning of the greater neighbourhood getting together.

Dalton said that in the beginning there was some concern that they were unorganized. She pointed out that Semchuk was helpful with all the information they needed, and she held some training sessions for the community as well.

Dalton’s advice to other neighbourhoods interested in forming a group and wanting to be more prepared in the event of an emergency, is to avail yourselves to the information that is there.

Dalton and her neighbours watched the 2017 fire burning across the lake in St. Ives. It was very sobering. Dalton said it brought home the significance of having good neighbourly communications and a plan. Dalton also says awareness of the potential risks is key.

Having a NEP in a neighbourhood is invaluable in helping first responders get a detailed picture of what is happening on the ground. It makes it possible to identify individuals who have unique needs during an emergency. Local knowledge can make the difference.

When the Sunnybrae Road was blocked by slides in 2017 it became possible to identify some immediate medical requirements of a resident and provisions were made for transportation.

The Neighbourhood Emergency Program is a grassroots extension of the Shuswap Emergency Program and through these connections your neighbourhood can be proactive and connect-

ed to outside resources during an emergency. It can be one way to feel empowered to act. Dalton confirms that they have mobilised their NEP half a dozen times or so and it does work.

Semchuk says that neighbourhoods that are prepared also recover faster.

The Shuswap Emergency Program was established in 1999 and covers approximately 65,000 square kilometers.

In this area there is an estimated 35,000 residents and the population swells to over 100,000 during the summer season. Dalton says this program is for seasonal residents too, a good way to connect with neighbours.

Alan Rendell is the Eagle Bay Fire Chief and is on the board of the Eagle Bay Community Association. He has had an instrumental role in assisting in the development of the NEP’s in his jurisdiction. Semchuk confirms that currently there are 16 neighbourhoods with a NEP in place along Eagle Bay Road.

The theme this year for Emergency Preparedness Week is to “Be emergency ready”. Canada Public Safety Week May 5-11 is a great time to empower your neighbourly connections so that when a situation arises, you have the tools to respond and to communicate with the Shuswap Emergency Program.

Cathy Semchuk will be at the Summer Kick Off and Community BBQ and Party at Sorrento Center on June 27th.

She will be available for anyone who is interested in establishing a neighbourhood emergency program. You can also reach her by calling her directly at 250833-5927. Feel free to leave a message.

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The Director’s Scoop News of Note from the CSRD

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How to Stay Informed At the CSRD, a great deal of effort is devoted to preparing and disseminating communications to the public. Despite our best efforts, communication gaps can occur. From my perspective, there is no shortage of information if one knows where to look, and takes a bit of time and effort to become informed.

The CSRD website is a primary source of information.

Currently, the 2018 Annual Report is posted in the Quick Links section, and it provides an excellent overview of the key activities, expenditures and accomplishments for every department in the CSRD over the last year. I would encourage everyone to review it to obtain a better understanding of what your local government does for you. A lot of information is creatively presented in a factoid manner, and I know I learned a lot from reviewing these statistics.

In the Meetings Agendas and Minutes section of the website, all Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes are posted going back for years. When an agenda is onscreen, clicking on an underlined topic heading will reveal all relevant supporting documents for that particular item. Board re-

ports are prepared for most agenda topics and provide a detailed analysis of the issue and its implications. For any particular Board meeting, there may be hundreds of pages of supporting documents including photos, maps, drawings and relevant legislation, policies or procedures.

For all public meetings organized and conducted by the CSRD, newspaper ads are usually run for at least two weeks prior to the meeting. As well, all meetings are posted on the CSRD website, and a brief overview of the meeting intent is provided. We usually have newspaper reporters present at all Board meetings, and key issues are covered accordingly in print and via social media. My own articles are published monthly in the South Shuswap Scoop and Shuswap Market News, and usually focus on a single topic of prime interest.

Because of the high costs involved, we tend to limit the use of personalized letters to specific situations where certain residents must be informed of an issue. It simply would not be cost-effective to send out mailers on all issues to all residents.

On a daily basis, the CSRD releases information via multiple posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Following the CSRD on these sites is an excellent way to stay informed with minimal effort. Often, these posts will link to further and more detailed information on an issue.

Finally, I am available to answer phone calls and emails, and usually try to do so within 48 hours. You can reach me at pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca or 250-517-0810.

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By Barbra Fairclough the tree is considered, and the solution is Progressive Tree Service is a small growing company. Ron Parker started this determined along with the client.” A good business with Sasha Parker in 2017. Since balanced decision will ensure trees are safe, and a job that is well done adds valthen they have been growing their busiue to your property. ness and working in communities In the event that a tree is recommendthroughout the Shuswap. ed for removal a “low impact” approach is Previously Parker worked for other companies and gained valuable hands on taken. This means that ropes and rigging can be used to lower branches to the experience. His experience grew and he ground in safe and targeted ways. This observed that there was not a lot of prohelps to avoid damage to the ground and gressive information on cutting techniques. His interests inspired him to even- can assist in avoiding heavy messes that tually certify as a Climbing Arborist. He are hard to clean up. This considered approach also helps reduce the risk to strucis also certified for Utilities and Danger tures in the area.

Tree Assessment.

Ron will look at a tree with a client Certification under the Industry Training Authority (ITA) gives him the skills to and will offer you his best knowledgeable do tree risk assessments, pruning and re- opinion. Reducing the crown, raising the moval of trees. Part of the training is skill crown, spiral pruning can all be part of the solution. As Parker says, “Not every tree development in climbing and aerial lift devices, ropes and rope-tools for rigging. needs to be removed, sometimes all you He is also trained in identification of me- need is an assessment and tree maintechanical tree injury/damage and tree root nance.”

Progressive Tree Service also offers or crown disorders. hedge pruning and a winter fruit tree proFully insured and registered with gram. If you have WorkSafe BC, Progressive Tree fruit trees that you Service serves residents with would like mainquality work done to industry actained Progressive cepted standards.

Tree Service will Parker first meets with the clicall when it is time ent. He will talk with you to find to prune your trees out what your needs are with rebefore the sap spect to the tree. He can point out flows and buds deany obvious red flags and somevelop. Usually this times recommends removal. Othpruning is done er times choices can revolve early or late winter around aesthetics and a little Ron and Sasha Parker when the tree is pruning is the perfect solution.

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dormant. Commonly people don’t realize it is time to prune until you see the buds growing. This service is a recommended convenience but is particularly useful for seasonal residents who are away in the winter.

Ron and Sasha at Progressive Tree Services can add value to your landscape and give you peace of mind if you have concerns about your mature trees. The combined experience and focus on client needs gives you everything you are looking for. Spring is a busy time of year as landscapes begin to grow so if you are interested don’t wait, call now and book a time to have an assessment.

To arrange for an assessment call Ron at 250 833-7744.

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FireSmart Home Assessment Reduces Risk of Interface Fire

By Barbra Fairclough property owners can and should help reThe FireSmart program is a national duce the risk of wildfire affecting their program designed to reduce interface properties. fire risk to communities. In BC, the Through the Union of BC MuniciFireSmart program is administered by palities (Community Resiliency Investthe Wildfire Management Branch of the ment Program Fund), the Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

Every year in the province of BC, people and property are threatened by wildfires. Many of these fires occur in areas where homes, cabins and subdivisions are built into the forest landscape. An interface fire refers to a fire in the area where human built areas border on wild land areas. This intermingling of ecosystems is called the wildland-urban interface or urban interface. Individual CSRD Safety Protection Unit ready for deployment Photo credit: CSRD

Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has recently been awarded a $100,000 grant to help support regions-wide wildfire threat mitigation and education campaign.

With these funds the CSRD will hire a program coordinator for the region. Their main objective will be to increase the regional district’s ability to conduct FireSmart Evaluations for privately owned properties and educate the public on fire prevention efforts in interface areas.

Tom Hanson, Emergency Program Coordinator at the CSRD says the work is being done now to role out this program and more information will be forthcoming.

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year only. The CSRD is hoping subsequent grants will allow for a long term sustainable program.

For homeowners who would like to improve the fire safety of their property the FireSmart Manual is a valuable guide.

The manual asks you a series of questions that help you identify fire risks on your property. This is great information that helps you with property maintenance information. You can shape your regular gardening and yard work to make your property FireSmart ongoing. Simple things like location of your woodpile can make a big difference. Types of vegetation around your home is also an important consideration.

If you are doing a renovation or repair to your home, you can refer to the building construction tips. There is information about features and types of building materials that are best for FireSmart construction as well as features of building construction that are FireSmart.

Interface areas under immediate threat of fire present unique challenges based on human built environments specific to the area. The CSRD has two Structure Protection Units that are deployed to an interface fire where the protection of buildings and permanent structures is required. A Structure Protection Unit is a trailer that has the capacity to protect multiple buildings at once. The trailer is specially outfitted with pumps, hoses, foam, water storage, rooftop sprinklers and various other important tools and fittings. The trailer can be deployed to critical areas and firefighters that are trained specifically in the use of this unit will accompany it.

To see the Structure Protection Unit and the Mobile Operations Vehicle, come out to Summer Kick Off and Community BBQ and Party on June 27th at Sorrento Center. CSRD

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staff will be available to answer your questions.

To learn more about what you can do to reduce the risk of interface fire to your home or community, download the FireSmart manual and check out the BC Wildfire Management FireSmart webpage.

For CSRD FireSmart information contact Tom Hansen at thansen@csrd.bc.ca or 250.833.5910.

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Report Considers Landslide Risks on Bastion Mountain CSRD Media Release A geomorphic study into the future landslide risk on Bastion Mountain is a starting point for additional action to make residents of the Sunnybrae area aware of the hazards and for various agencies to determine the next steps to mitigate potential threats to people or property.

CSRD Directors received a report at the April 18 Regular Board Meeting from Kerr Wood Leidal Consulting Engineers, assisted by Westrek Geotechnical Services, which makes a dozen recommendations for consideration. This assessment was conducted following three landslides in 2014 and 2017 which destroyed homes and killed one man.

Sophisticated Lidar mapping, aerial mapping, a review of historical landslide data and an analysis of water flows were used to draft the recommendations.

The report will be used by approving authorities, including the CSRD and provincial ministries, to help manage land development with regard to landslide risk in the Bastion Mountain area. Some of the recommendations include developing an acceptable and tolerable level of risk for both proposed and existing developments. Simon Gautschi from Westrek, noted most local governments in BC do not have these types of risk thresholds, so standards for these risk levels would have to be developed by the CSRD. Additional assessments are also recommended for areas with

logging or which have been affected by wildfire, as this can increase the potential for landslides. It was also recommended that all creek fan areas identified in the report be designated as Development Permit Areas within the CSRD. "There are incredible implications if it should collapse for hundreds or even thousands of people," said Electoral Area C Director Paul Demenok. "What is acceptable risk? What do the people who live there think is acceptable risk?"

The reports notes culverts along Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road are significantly undersized, with the exception of the recently replaced Robinson Creek culverts, and are susceptible to blockage from sediment and possible flooding or debris flow. It recommends these culverts be upgraded, which would fall to the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, as they are responsible for road maintenance. Board Chair Rhona Martin said the report will be forwarded to the ministry for their review.

Only a portion of the Reinecker Creek watershed, which includes Herald Provincial Park and Campground, was assessed as part of this study due to cost and complexity. The report, however, is recommending an assessment of this entire watershed for debris flood potential.

Derek Sutherland, Team Leader of Protective Services, said while the CSRD has already started working on resolving a number of the recommendations, some of them are not in the CSRD's jurisdiction or involve private property.

"We are taking the report very seriously and are working towards implementing those processes that are necessary," he said, noting the complete report is available on the CSRD's website for the public to review.

A communications strategy will also be developed to ensure residents in the area are aware of potential risks.

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Evacuation Alert Issued for Two Homes in Sorrento CSRD Media Release An evacuation alert has been issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for two homes on Caen Road in Sorrento following a geotechnical assessment.

The assessment was undertaken due to ongoing issues with stream flow and channel erosion at Newsome Creek. The creek is actively eroding the slope of the creek channel along several properties, which is creating stability issues that could potentially impact physical property and human safety.

The evacuation alert affects the properties at 2807 and 2809 Caen Road in Sorrento.

The alert was issued in response to the geotechnical assessment and as a precautionary measure, as the potential danger to life and health may exist.

An evacuation alert was previously issued on May 3, 2018, for 11 properties located on Caen Road. It was rescinded on October 24, 2018. At that time, the hazard associated with the flow of Newsome Creek actively eroding the slope of the creek channel had subsided and the risk of a sudden slope failure declined.

Now, with the advent of higher stream flows, an alert has been imple-

mented for these two properties. Owners of the affected properties have been notified and were advised to ensure that all individuals residing on the property need to be prepared to evacuate on short notice.

Residents are also advised to monitor the creek and report any significant changes, avoid the zone five metres from the crest edge of the creek channel and refer to recommendations within the CSRD's emergency assessment report, dated Oct 6, 2018, as well as the recent letters from the CSRD with updated information.

An evacuation alert is different from an evacuation order. When you have been placed on an evacuation alert, you

should be prepared to evacuate your property on short notice by: • Gathering essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, photographs, etc.) and have these items readily available for quick departure; • Preparing to move any disabled persons and children; • Moving pets and livestock to a safe area; • Arranging to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an evacuation order; • Arranging accommodation for your family if possible; • If Emergency Support Services are required, please contact: 250.833.2424.

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Turtle Valley Group Committed to Blocking Biosolids at the Turtle Valley Bison Ranch and blended with mineral

By Jo Anne Malpass Turtle Valley Against Biosolids group remains committed soils sourced from the site prior to placement on the site. Soils to blocking access to Arrow Transportation trucks delivering blended with biosolids will also be amended with a clean carbon feedstock to enhance nutrient Class B biosolids to the Turtle Valstabilization and soil physical propley Bison Company. erties.”

Connie Seaward, who is spearThe Turtle Valley group is askheading the protest, said the road ing for a higher level of scrutiny block is on English Road, off Squiwhere the “use of biosolids on prilax Turtle Valley Road, and local vate land can have risks for both traffic is not being stopped. One Arthe land outside those boundaries, row truck was turned away the first the people who live on those lands day, April 29, and the group has not and indeed for the environment itseen an Arrow truck since. self.”

Arrow was contracted by the City At a community meeting May of Kamloops to haul away the city’s 2, Connie reports $10,000 was biosolids stockpile. Turtle Valley Biraised in an hour toward legal son Ranch 2019/20 Biosolids Land costs. “It’s amazing how a comApplication Plan (LAP) says “up to Locals in Turtle Valley are opposing an application of up to munity pulls together,” she said. A 35,000 bt (bulk tonnes) of City of 35,000 tonnes of biosolids to a ranch in the area. Picture (Continued on page 11) Kamloops biosolids will be received shared from Turtle Valley Against Biosolids Facebook page

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schedule has been set up with enough community support to man the road block 24/7 for the next two months if necessary.

The group at the road block was visited by RCMP on the first day and told they were within their rights to be there but cautioned them to remain peaceful. On the second day RCMP again arrived and said Arrow had contacted RCMP and was seeking an injunction but the group hadn’t heard any more as of May 3.

Seaward says the group is also looking into legal options, such as a mini-class action under the Nuisance Neighbour Clause and pushing government authorities to investigate non-compliance issues, saying there is an aquifer under the sight which wasn’t reported in the LAP. This aquifer makes up 10% of Village of Chase water, she said, and is used by other private wells downstream from the sight.

The group has asked for test results on the soil, biosolids and impacts on waterways and the aquifer.

Jeff Mayer of Arrow Environmental told the Scoop the sight has been shut down as a result of the roadblock.

An injunction had been applied for and Arrow expected to hear soon on whether it had been approved.

Arrow wanted to have as low an impact as possible on the community, which included limiting the number of trucks per day. He is concerned that the longer the road block continues, the harder it will be to limit them.

He said Arrow has been trying to work with the community. Arrow respects eve-

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ryone’s opinion but he strongly feels that the opposition group isn’t representative of the majority of the residents, including the agricultural community. He said Arrow has gone above and beyond government agency requirements and has tried to communicate with residents. Along with meetings with residents, it has produced project newsletters available at nutrigrow.ca/ resources.

The Land Application Plan (LAP), prepared by a Consulting Agrologist, was submitted to the Ministry of Environment on January 28, 2019 and says the plan meets or exceeds the regulatory requirements under the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR). The company “is required to abide by this LAP and is regularly inspected and monitored by third party contracted Registered Professional Agrologists (P.Ag.).

Upon completion of the described work, the P.Ag.’s will provide written certification that the work was done in accordance of the LAP.” Arrow did perform testing of Chum Lake and Chum Creek and shared the results in its newsletters and the City of Kamloops tests its biosolids to comply with Class B standards. It also tested for trace metal concentrations in the native soil, in the biosolids and the predicted outcomes in the final blended soil. The predicted outcomes are much lower than OMRR Soil Standards for Agricultural Land. Some of the further testing the group is requesting isn’t feasible, he said.

Mayer said Arrow continues to keep exploring options and working to help alleviate concerns of residents.

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Chambers of Commerce Working Together to Address Backcountry Closures Release - Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce The public consultation deadline of May 3rd has now been adjusted to May 31st.

Immediate action is needed to ensure a proper process of science, data, research and economic impact studies and additional public consultations are completed in advance of legislation.

The Provincial and Federal Governments have presented a draft document that could potentially close down several backcountry areas in rural British Columbia. If these closures on backcountry rural areas occurs, whole communities will experience significant economic loss and many community members will be displaced as a result of lost employment in the industries of tourism, forestry and energy primarily.

The Salmon Arm, Sicamous & District, South Shuswap and Revelstoke Chambers of Commerce have come together as the representatives of business in their respective communities to ensure business owners and community mem-

bers are made aware and educated on this issue.

Chambers have been active in the forefront on this issue for many years including the development of a 2017 policy on “Species at Risk: Boreal (Woodland) Caribou”. This policy calls for the Provincial Government to complete a socioeconomic impact assessment, ensure stakeholder interests are considered and to implement a multi-species approach to better improve wildlife and land management programs. The BC Chamber has formed a coalition and will continue to provide advocacy through the updated Species at Risk Resolution submitted earlier this year.

There is grave concern regarding the protection of the region’s current and future economic situation, the health of our environment and the protection of our wildlife.

Rural British Columbians need to be aware of the impact severity of this proposed legislation. Towns and cities that do not feel they will be directly impacted by the rural back country closures need to understand that our neighbouring

community members will lose jobs and their ability to contribute to our economy by way of tourism and consumer purchasing will come to an immediate halt. They will not be travelling to visit other BC communities, purchasing merchandise, staying in hotels or dining at restaurants.

This long-time issue is at a crucial juncture and the threat is immediate. Residents and business owners are urged to take action by becoming informed and by having their voices heard. Included below is a link where one can get more information, complete an online petition or print and sign a petition. Once signed, it can be dropped off to a local Chamber of Commerce office.

The public consultation deadline of May 3rd has now been adjusted to May 31st. Immediate action is needed to ensure a proper process of science, data, research and economic impact studies and additional public consultations are completed in advance of legislation.

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Eat BIG, Win BIG at White Lake

By Dawn Clarke On Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th, there is only one place to be between 8 and 11am. This year is the 38th year White Lake Fire Department will welcome area communities to join them for the best in pancake breakfasts cooked and served by the firefighters. In addition to the big breakfast, this year there will be the added attraction of a small craft fair and a raffle with prizes everyone would like to win.

The annual event is organized by Fire Hall Captain Lester McInally with great planning, precision and determination to ensure all members are actively involved in all aspects of making the event a huge success. Typically, over 350 breakfasts are served with many patrons being regular attendees every year. A full breakfast of sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, juice and coffee can be enjoyed in the White Lake Community Hall with a free floral spray for Mom, the opportunity to check out the Fire Truck and equipment, and to chat with Fire Fighters about their role in helping to protect the community.

Each year the Department works hard to ensure that it is not just the breakfast that brings supporters to the event, and this year is no exception. The Fire Hall itself is being used to host a

small craft fair which will feature local crafters and businesses, all offering some special items to make Mom’s day even better. The opportunity to purchase jewellery, chocolates, handmade soaps, Sweet leggings, and wood art are just some of the items available if you are looking for an extra gift.

The Fire Hall also hosts the annual raffle which is a popular climax to the event, with the draw taking place at 11am.

The Department is always extremely thankful to local businesses who step up to support them and provide prizes which never disappoint. Whether you are looking to enjoy a free night’s accommodation at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, dinner at a local restaurant or the opportunity to enjoy a free round of golf at Shuswap Lake Estates, it is worth visiting the raffle table in the Fire Hall to purchase tickets. Also on offer bathrobes, beauty baskets, home provisions, auto gifts, and various gift cards from popular businesses in the area ….the list is endless.

The Pancake Breakfast is White Lake Fire Department’s main fundraiser of the year and allows the Department to support local initiatives to support the community. Over recent years WLFD has donated to Shuswap Hospital, Carlin School and has also provided an (Continued on page 14)

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South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce • Products and bassador Program

By Karen Brown This program is a fun and interactive services your Super Host Training Now Available community has to offer visitors Through the South Shuswap Chamber half-day classroom course that covers The South Shuswap Chamber is now key topics that make for memorable visi- • Where to access information and how tor experiences: to provide helpful service to others a Training Provider for the newly reTo register for either of these courses vamped Super Host Foundations of Ser- • The role of local ambassadors in the call 250.515.3276 or email: managvice Quality and Destination Ambassavisitor experience dor Programs. A full breakdown of the • The importance of tourism and how it er@southshuswapchamber.com. The course and available training dates can be benefits your local community cost for Chamber Members is $45 (Reg found at: southshuswapchamber.com $75). Non-Chamber Members pay $60 • Different visitor profiles and reasons This initiative is strongly supported they visit your area Foundations of Service Quality This course is a practical introby the CSRD and Shuswap Tourism. duction to customer service South Shuswap Chamber skills including: Advocating for Safer Conditions • Communication etiquette and at Balmoral Corner The South Shuswap Chamber teamwork Board of Directors met with the Min• Business case and return on istry of Transportation Officials and investment (ROI) of customer Engineers on Tuesday May 7th to dissatisfaction cuss the proposed new design for Bal• Service recovery and problem moral Road and Hwy 1. At this meetsolving ing, a Public Engagement Date was set The course is ideal for peofor presentation of the proposed deple who are entering the worksign to the community-at-large. force for the first time or after a Congratulations to team members from FINZ Resort, Shuswap Watch the Facebook pages and local significant break, or are fairly Marina and Shuswap Fitness! All new Destination Ambassadors new at working in a customerfor the South Shuswap! If you'd like your community members papers for more on this community engagement meeting. facing role. Destination Amto take advantage of this awesome Super Host program, call

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annual bursary, in memory of Fire Fighter Brian Morris Jr, to local students to help finance their further education.

As previously reported in Scoop, the Firefighter Recruitment Campaign being run by the CSRD over recent months has resulted in significant success for White Lake. Several area residents have joined and are now undergoing training, ensuring that White Lake continues to have a well trained and professional Fire Department. Come along and meet some of the new members and get to see for yourself the fun and camaraderie enjoyed by everyone at the White Lake Fire Hall. The Mother’s Day Breakfast is a big event for the White Lake Fire Department so come along and eat BIG, and perhaps win BIG, at the same time. We will see you there!

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Bring your boat but not invasive mussels!

Submitted by Erin Vieira, SWC program manager So much of what we love about the Shuswap – the clean water, beaches, enjoying leisure time on a boat or paddleboard, or from a dock – is at risk because of small invasive mussels called zebra and quagga mussels.

Zebra and quagga mussels originate in Europe, but they are now found in several lakes and rivers in Eastern and central North America and as far west as California. Fortunately, they don’t exist in the Shuswap or anywhere in British Columbia.

Zebra and quagga mussels would have terrible impacts in the Shuswap because: They cling to and colonize on everything under water: boats, dock pilings, pipes – anything! This creates extra maintenance work that can be very costly and difficult to perform, and must be done on an ongoing basis. It’s estimated this maintenance would cost British Co-

lumbia property owners, tax-payers, and rate-payers over $43 million per year.

They pollute water quality, putting the lake and drinking water at risk. When the mussels die, they give off a terrible stench and their razor-sharp shells wash up on beaches.

They stay forever. There’s no way to get rid of the mussels permanently once they establish in a lake. Furthermore, they reproduce prolifically which means their effects get worse as time goes on.

What can be done? Prevention is the only option! Fortunately, it’s not difficult but it does require diligence on our part.

“Zebra and quagga mussels move from one lake to another on boats and boating equipment. Sometimes, they’re too small to be seen but that doesn’t mean they’re not there,” says Erin Vieira, program manager for the Shuswap Watershed Council. Therefore, Vieira explains, boaters must take the following two steps to avoid moving invasive mussels:

1. Clean, drain and dry your boat or watercraft and trailer every time you move it out of a lake or river.

2. Stop at watercraft inspection stations. This is mandatory for boats and watercraft of all kinds, including kayaks, canoes, car-toppers, personal watercraft, paddle-boards, and sailboats. Inspection is the only way to determine if your watercraft is contaminated with tiny – sometimes microscopic – invasive mussels. If you pass a watercraft inspection station while travelling into BC with a watercraft, you must stop.

In BC, watercraft inspection is done by the BC Conservation Officer service.

If you have arrived at the Shuswap from outside of BC and did not have your boat or watercraft inspected, please phone the provincial RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) or *7277 from a cell phone before you launch.

Whether you’re a visitor or a resident of the Shuswap, thank you for doing your part to keep invasive zebra and quagga mussels out.

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NDP Housing Measures Aren’t Helping Landlords or Renters

By Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap John Horgan and the NDP have talked a big game about improving the rental housing situation in this province. But I would argue they have hurt, more than helped, the rental market and the players within it— landlords and renters.

I’ve been hearing concerns from local landlords that recent NDP measures have eroded their rights and made them hesitant to open up or continue to offer their vacant suites to renters. The numbers certainly bear that out in places like Vancouver, where we’ve seen a drop of more than one thousand units from the secondary rental market.

Partly to blame is the fact that John Horgan and the NDP have made it harder for landlords to recover the cost of maintaining a rental suite.

They recently changed the formula for annual rent increases, making it difficult for landlords to pay for needed repairs and maintenance of their units. These restrictions add up year after year because many rental units in BC are decades old and in need of maintenance.

Now, the NDP’s Rental Housing Task Force did make a recommendation to give landlords the ability to apply for an additional in-

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But so far we have seen no movement on the issue, which limits the ability of landlords to reinvest and maintain rental stock— which will actually end up hurting renters in the long run.

Renters are also being hurt by John Horgan and the NDP’s inaction when it comes to creating more housing supply, which is the fundamental issue they face right now. Renters and landlords both benefit from more housing choice, because without it bad actors can profit from a system where there is no competition. We absolutely need to build more rental units so people have a place to live, but we see no plan from John Horgan and the NDP to do that.

We also continue to wait for the NDP to make good on its promise of a $400 renters’ rebate, which never materialized beyond an election promise.

John Horgan and the NDP are making it harder for landlords to continue to offer up vacant suites, at a time when they’re also not creating enough supply to meet the high demand. If this persists, so too will housing unaffordability in this province.

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Unexpected Medical Emergencies Sandra Reutlinger Family and friends, finding fun, holidays and hoping for more sunshine. These are just a few of the things that await us this month. What about the unexpected though? I'm talking more than unexpected company that shows up for the long weekend. What about the unexpected medical emergencies that unfortunately increase now that the weather is nicer?

Trails get hiked, trees climbed, the lake enjoyed and the roads more travelled. This all contributes to a rise in the number of accidents and emergencies, to which this area thankfully has a number of trained volunteers ready to respond to those 911 calls.

BC Emergency Health Services receives approximately 140,000 calls per year that are non-urgent. More than half of these calls could be resolved without an ambulance transport. Sometimes when you call 911, the dispatcher will transfer you to a nurse at HealthLinkBC. For nonemergencies, you can call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 at any time to speak to a health navigator who will connect you with the services you need to help manage your health concerns or those of your family. This includes pharmacists, dieticians and exercise professionals. A registered nurse is available

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911 uses a Clinical Response Model which determines which resources are dispatched out to patients and when it is warranted, your local First Responders will be dispatched to attend your medical emergency until the Paramedics arrive to transport you to hospital. We are trained to provide medical support including CPR. Since we are local, we live, work and play right here in the South Shuswap and we know how important it is to have medical care while waiting for an ambulance to arrive to our rural areas.

Although some things might happen unexpectedly, now you know what to expect when you need to call for help, whether it's to HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 or for emergency services at 9-1-1.

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By Peter O'Brien It remained quiet in Eagle Bay throughout April with no call outs for the Fire Dept. We continue to improve our knowledge and skills with many members attending training in March and April in Salmon Arm for Team Leader, Wildland Structure Protection Program (WSPP-115), Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Ventilation, Strategy & Tactics, S-100 (Basic Wildfire Fire Suppression) and Interior Live Fire. Most of these courses are held over 2 days on weekends and we appreciate our members taking time away from family to upgrade skills. We also had members renew their First Aid Certificate with an in-house course and had members of Shuswap Emergency program join us for the day in Eagle Bay. Brush burning is common in our area at this time of year for yard cleanup. Rather than burning, you can take your yard waste to a CSRD Transfer Station (Skimikin, Scotch Creek, Salmon Arm etc.) and drop it off at no charge Be aware that typically around May Long Weekend, the first fire restriction of the season comes into effect and limits fire size to 1/2 meter x 1/2 meter. We will confirm the date once it is known on our Facebook page.

We are looking to add some members to our team. We welcome anyone interested in joining us to contact Chief Alan Rendell at 250-517-0429. He will be happy to answer any questions and give you a tour of our facility. Practice is every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. for 2 hours. All equipment and training is provided. You can keep up to date on lots of fire related and Fire Department information on our Facebook page. You can find us under Eagle Bay Fire Department.

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By Sue McCrae 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser - June 1, 2019 being held at Shuswap Lake Estates. Register for Golf & Dinner -$95.00, SLE members - $65.00 silent auction, prizes, 50/50 draw and so much more. For those non-golfers Dinner only$40.00. See posters and South Shuswap Health Services Society Facebook page Physicians We are actively recruiting physicians for our Health & Wellness Center. We recently distributed information at a National Conference in Halifax of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada.

St. Patrick’s Dinner & Dance Fundraiser We want to thank those that made our St. Patrick Fundraiser such a success, everyone from the contributions to our live auction to all our volunteers.

Family and Deluxe Easter Basket Draw A tremendous thank you goes to Blind Bay Village Grocer for our Family Basket; and a generous thank you to Frankies Pizza, Loonie on the Lake, Cork & Cap Wine Store, Sorrento Home Restaurant, Sorrento Canada Post, Nature Bounty, Blind Bay Country Market, Pedro Gonzales and private contributors for our Deluxe Easter Basket. A special thank you goes to Judy Wedge for organizing this fundraiser for South Shuswap Health Service Society.

Mammograms Save Lives BC Cancer Mobile Mammograms will be held in Blind Bay on Friday, June 28th & Saturday, Mobile Mammography Clinic June 29 from In the parking lot behind Munro’s Sorrento 9:00am to 5:00pm at Prescriptions located on the TCH Blind Bay Market Friday June 28th Place in the parking Saturday June 29th Book your appointment lot across from Cop1-800-663-9203 per Island Health & Wellness Centre. To book your appoint Call 1-800-663-9203 and ask for Blind Bay location.

Immunization Public Health Nurse from Interior Health will provide immunization for children and adults at Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please, book your immunization appointment by calling 250833-4101.

Mobile Lab Service & ECG’s are available for collections and ECGs every Thursday, 8 am – 2 pm at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre, located in the Blind Bay Market Place Mall, 2417 Golf Course Drive. Extra Lab Day on Tuesdays: June 4, July 16, and Aug 13. Bring your doctor requisition and your medical card, no appointment necessary.

Lab service is available to all surrounding communities. Call 250-675-3661 for information.

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Foot Care is being offered at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre. The fee is $30. Open dates this month from 9am to 3pm Wednesdays May, 22, June 5, and June 19.

Call 250-675-3661 for appointment Volunteer on Duty-Copper Island Seniors Resources has a volunteer on duty every Tuesday 10-2pm and Thursday 8-2pm at the Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre to answer any of your questions or enquiries concerning help for seniors.

Also, we have suggestions for services such as; light housekeeping, yard maintenance, transportation for medical appointments, snow removal to name a few. Drop in for a visit or call 250-675-3661.

Nutrition Seminar SSHSS started a journey in 2015 to work with the communities of the South Shuswap, to ensure we develop Age-Friendly programs and promote healthy communities. In an age-friendly community, the policies, services and structures related to the physical and social environment are designed to help seniors "age actively." In other words, the community is set up to help seniors live safely, enjoy good health and stay involved.

We are currently continuing the Nutrition workshops and programs, which are available to anyone who would like to participate. We have many exciting planned activities for 2019. We look forward to your participation.

Join Now: Thank you! As a community service we want to stay in Area C but we need your help. If you haven’t joined South Shuswap Health Services Society (Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre) do it now.

This is your health centre and it is not funded by Interior Health, this is funded by you. Fees are $20.00 single person or $35.00 per family for the year; these funds will ensure that we have the services available to you including Life Labs. Join online: using Pay Pal. Go to website:sshss.ca; click Membership then click Application Form or drop into Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10am–2pm Contact 250-675-3661 for information.

Boil Water Notice Remains in Effect CSRD Media Release A Boil Water Notice issued April 11, 2019 remains in effect for the users of the Sunnybrae Water System, however, it is expected to be short term due to conditions created by spring melt and run-off.

As required by Interior Health, the precautionary notice has been issued due to higher than normal concentration of particles in the water. This is known as turbidity, which makes the water appear murky. It can also cause interference with the water treatment plant's disinfection process. Particles in the water can potentially shield

bacteria from the ultraviolet (UV) and chlorination processes used to ensure the supply is safe for public consumption.

The CSRD will continue to update residents on the status of the system through our website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Residents can call 250.832.8194 if they have concerns.

To receive water quality and systemrelated information directly, please send your email address to OpsAdmin@csrd.bc.ca and ask to be included in the Sunnybrae email list.

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Garden Clubs Springing Up in the South Shuswap son Morrison had the job to

By Louise Barber Congratulations to our re-design and almost comwinner Melany Dyer who pletely re-build the church. has correctly identified the Mr. Morrison gave the ‘time traveller’ photo in the church a new Tudor look by April Scoop. Melany will showing white stucco and receive her timbers in book prize the new from Hidden design.

Gems This was Bookstore. completed The photo is in July the original St. 1938 and a Mary’s Anglire-opening can Church in service Anglican Church Sorrento. The Original St. Mary’s was conductin Sorrento initial construced on July tion of this church, was led 10, 1938. In 1986, the Dioby a skilled tradesmen, from cese of the Anglican Church the North Shuswap, Alexan- ordered the construction of der McKay. In 1910, Mr. an addition to be built with McKay and other volunteer an extended chancel, addilocal settlers began to clear tional vestry and office bush and started cutting, space and double the capacisawing and planning the ty of the original church. logs. They constructed a The new construction inhand-hewn shingle roof. By cluded a hall, kitchen and the summer of 1911 the modern plumbing and room church was completed. Mrs. for Sunday School activities.

C.C. Davidson was chosen This next phase of reto lay the cornerstone and construction was carried out Rt. Rev. Adam Urias de by local contractor, Terry Pencier came from the coast Ramsay. On December 10, to consecrate the new 1986 a service of dedication church on December 10, of “St. Mary the Virgin” 1911. By 1938, the unwas held by Rt. Rev. Berry, peeled fir logs were found to Bishop of Kootenay & Rev. be full of dry rot. A KamGreenhough of the United loops architect, Ian Robert- Church.

By Susan Kerr Did you know that there are local garden clubs happy to welcome green and not so green thumbed members? The Blind Bay and Eagle Bay Garden Clubs have each been up and running for over a year.

Each of the clubs has a monthly meeting, as well as organizing extracurricular activities such as pruning workshops, guided wild crafting walks, and presentations on topics such as invasive species and composting.

Members of each club are invited to the other clubs activities so there are lots of opportunities to learn new gardening tips and techniques. In addition some of the presentations have led to joint public events such as an invasive species balsam weed pull in Blind Bay put on by the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, and an all-day Master Composter Workshop put on by the CSRD. Becoming a Master Composter involves attending the workshop plus a volunteer commitment of thirty-five hours. Colleen Kohlman and Donald Bourne are the very first official graduates of the program as the only workshop participants to meet the volunteer hour requirement. Let’s hear it for Colleen and Donald

and all their vermicomposting worms!

The Master Composter workshop was well attended by members of both clubs so there is a lot of local composting expertise being developed.

If you have any composting questions, or need some help with getting your compost going don’t hesitate to contact either club. I personally plan on reaching my thirty-five hour commitment with the help of my handy-dandy compost thermometer: we make house calls.

The Blind Bay Garden Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:15 – noon at the South Shuswap Library, #1 - 2425 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay Market. Contact Susan Kerr at 250-835-2351; susankerr4026@gmail.com, or Donald Bourne at 778-4905008; dgbourne@hotmail.com.

The Eagle Bay Garden Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 (with a summer recess June to August) at the Eagle Bay Hall, 4326 Eagle Bay Road. Contact Carol Newton at 250-6752125; the.eagle.shack@gmail.com, or Shannon Schnider at 250675-2029; Shan.schnider@gmail.com.

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Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre

By Marilyn Clark Our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14 at 7 pm at the Community Health Centre. Everyone is welcome to come and join us to celebrate our achievements over the last year.

Theresa Smith, Nurse Practitioner, will speak on "The Changing Face of Aging". It is hard to believe that we have been providing primary health care locally for nearly six years. We are so appreciative of the support provided by our residents and businesses!

The May immunization clinic at the Health Centre is scheduled for Monday, May 27. Call the Salmon Arm Health Clinic at 250 833-4101 to make an appointment.

Appointments are necessary to ensure the nurses bring the appropriate vaccines.

You will have read last month that we have locum physicians coming into the clinic to provide additional care during the busiest six weeks of the summer, July 15 to August 23. For that period only we will be able to provide care to those requiring urgent care locally.

Patients are normally required to make appointments. During this experiment made available through the Ministry of Health's Rural Locum Program, Dr. Celeste Just will be here for the first two weeks of that time; Dr. Terry Clare from July 29 to August 16 and Dr. Jim Petzold, August 19 to 23. We look forward to welcoming them to our community.

Happy Spring and soon, Summer!

By Angela Inskip The 9th annual Carlin Country Market is taking place May 25th 10am-4pm. We have something for every age so bring all the family and friends.

There will be carnival games, bouncy castles, dunk tank, silent auctions, class raffle baskets, vendors, food vendors, Co-op ice cream and garage sale!!

We will happily accept your donations for the garage sale. Please drop off your empties and donations between May 22-24 in the school gym.

Come support the Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC yearly fundraiser !! We are located at 4005 Myers Frontage Rd, Tappen .

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Sunnybrae Community Association In other very exciting news, the Sunnybrae Community AsBy James Clark Well here we are at the end of another Sunnybrae Coffeesociation will be throwing a fundraiser event on Saturday 25th house season! Thanks to all who showed up last month, espeMay, so please mark your calendars, book your babysitters and cially our wonderful feature Maggie Davis who once again put get yourselves ready for “Swing into Spring!”: an evening of on a stellar performance for our music-loving community. live music and dance with Salmon Arm's “The Ghost Notes”.

Closing out the season on Saturday 11th May is none other With Willy Gaw and Darren Herting on guitar, Mike Scharf on than our Shuswap veterans: Birchbark! Birchsaxophone and Bill Lockie on upright-bass, bark is a band who has been performing in the this incredibly talented quartet are no area since around 1995, with the members havstrangers to the downtown Jazz scene of the ing collaborated musically for over 30 years!

Shuswap. Expect no less than high energy With this experience brings an extensive and Swing and Hot Club Jazz music (think Djanmost excellent repertoire of originals and cogo Reinhardt), a hugely welcoming vibe and vers, often tied to beautiful life experiences and absolutely no previous dance experience stories. Prepare yourselves for a healthy mix of necessary! There will be a cash bar serving instruments, spanning across multiple genres beer, local wine (sorry no minors at this from Bluegrass to Swing, Folk and Celtic. With event) and nibbles, and a by-donation Safe Jean Brighouse on upright-bass, Richard OwRide Home can be arranged by calling 250 ings on violin & guitar, Alan Bates on guitar 835 8696; a service very kindly provided by the Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department. and Sue Kyle on guitar, banjo, penny whistle, There will also be a cash raffle-draw going bodhran and whatever else she can get her Saturday May 25th at Sunnybrae Hall hands on, Birchbark is sure to bring a joyous on too so if winning prizes whilst also supfarewell to the 2018-2019 Coffeehouse season. See you at porting your local Community Association is your thing...

6:30pm for doors/sign-up and 7:30pm for the show. Admission you're in luck! Tickets for this event are $15 and will be availa$3 and everyone is welcome as always. Searching for dinner ble at Acorn Music, Shuswap Pie Company, Hudson Vintage, the Tappen Co-op, and at the doors. Doors open at 6:30pm with and a show on the night? Head on over to the Sunnybrae Seniors Hall from 5:30-7:00pm where you'll find a delicious plate the band opening for the evening at 7:30pm. We are all so very of dinner for $10. Or a bargain $12 for dinner & Coffeehouse excited to bring this event to the Shuswap, and truly look forentry! Reservations recommended: 250 835 8800. ward to welcoming all who join us in support of live music, Community get-togethers and Community fundraisers! Please spread the word and share the Facebook Event from our page: "Sunnybrae Community Association".

Last but not least, please note a change in our official email address which is now sunnybraecommunityassociation@gmail.com If you are looking to rent the hall, or just have an enquiry, please feel free to drop us an email!

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Sold Out Fundraiser Helps Non-Profits

By Barbra Fairclough The Dragonflies and Daffodils Dinner Dance on April 27, put on by the Blind Bay Bunch to help non-profit organizations, was an outstanding success.

Pamela Smith, Chair of the Blind Bay Bunch confirms that the Silent Auction along with ticket sales and donations, helped raised approximately $10,000.

The evening began with appetisers and a premium tasting of local wines by the folks at TasteThis.

A delicious roast beef dinner prepared

by Duffers Den was followed with cake prepared by Blind Bay Village Grocer.

Lively music performed by “Jukebox” kept the dance floor full all evening long.

All proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society Rotary Lodge in Kelowna and Shuswap Hospice Society in Salmon Arm. Rotary Lodge offers “a safe, support-

ive, reasonably priced lodge for cancer paEVCSS tients while accessing treatment at the Better at Home is funded by the Government of British Columbia Cancer Centre.” Shuswap Hospice Society is “a not-for-profit volunteer organization that, since 1986, has provided compassion- Shuswap Better at Home “A little extra help for seniors to remain ate emotional support to the dying and the confidently in their own homes.” bereaved in the Shuswap”.

Blind Bay Bunch is a group of individ- • Light Housekeeping • Friendly Visiting uals dedicated to helping non-profit organ- • Light Yardwork • Snow Shoveling izations in the Shuswap through various • Transportation • Minor Home Repair fundraisers, formed in Spring 2005 by AlAppointments/Shopping etc. vina Cameron. As a cancer survivor, AlStaff, Volunteers and Contractors have been vina and the Blind Bay Bunch’s first mis- carefully ve ed and trained for your security. sion was to walk in Salmon Arm’s Relay Central Intake 250-253-2749 for Life to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Organic Produce and Gourmet Jams at Sorrento Farmers’ Market Come for The Freshness, Stay For The Fun!!!

Wenndee and Albert have

By Jerre Paquette That’s a motto of the Sor- not missed a season since rento Village Farmers’ Mar- 2009. Why? Well, certainly ket (SVFM), which starts its because they make a bit of 2019 season on May 11 at money for all their work and Sorrento Shoppers Plaza, 1240 creativity (it’s a very successTrans-Canada Hwy. It’s open ful Farmers’ Market, after all), between 8:00 a.m. and noon but in Wenndee’s words, until October 12. mostly because the market is This is an especially excit- such a good place to be, ing Farmers’ Market season whether as a patron or a venfor Wenndee dor: and Albert “Everyone is Quinn of so supportive of one anothSorrento Jam Co. Afer, and all the ter all, this is vendors work the 10th seatogether to son in a row create a spethey have cial atmosWenndee and Albert Quinn been offering phere.” their jams and jellies to the For both Wenndee and market’s many sweet-toothed Albert, what’s unbeatable is patrons, including this writer. the combination of vendor And their vendor’s tent is a pride of product, emphasis on popular one for supporting locals, good reason— and the unathey feature Wenbashed sense of dee’s jams and camaraderie injellies made not stilled in the venonly from the ue by organizers fruits and berries and vendors and grown by local enjoined by the farmers, but from patrons. the berries Albert At the end of Jam Jars hand-picks from the season, the hills surrounding the Shus- Wenndee and Albert know wap Lake. These two have they have not only sold their satisfied and titillated the products but they have built sweet tooths of all the patrons relationships—and that’s what they have met and enjoyed keeps them returning to the over the decade.

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Eric Fell’s thoughts about the Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market echoes Wenndee’s and Albert’s.

Quite some time ago, Sue Moore of Notch Hill Certified Organic Farms asked Eric Fell of Kazy Farm Organics to consider taking over her spot at the Farmers’ Market. She felt she’d be closing shop in about year and was hoping for someone to replace her who had the same commitment to farming and selling quality vegetables in a small community. Eric was (and is) that farmer. The fact is, however, Sue just couldn’t let go as easily as she thought she could, so for the past seven years, Sue and Eric have shared and competed for customers demanding locally grown organic crops.

Competition balanced with sharing: From the outset, claims Eric, that’s been the name of the Farmers’ Market game in all small communities.

Achieving that balance is always the result of good will, commitment, and insightful management. Small markets, like Sorrento’s, survive only if everyone is sensitive to the needs of one another and the community they serve.

Eric, long a director for SVFM, has since become the market’s President, providing leadership and sensitivity to the well being of all the vendors

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and the needs of their local customers. Sometimes that has meant making tough decisions about who can join the market and who can’t.

Eric started “farming” in his 20s when a friend needed some hardworking, reliable strawberry pickers. Many years later, he and his two children have dedicated themselves to organic farming and community life.

His kids help him out at the SVFM regularly—you can meet the three of them every Saturday from May 11 onwards.

The kids can’t help much with the administration it takes to keep a market running— that’s Eric’s job—but they do help Eric stay focused on his commitment to quality, freshness, and fun!

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Sorrento Lions

By Judi Kembel Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on Easter Sunday, April 21st at 11:00 am sharp at the Sorrento/Blind Bay Community Park on Davidson Road, Sorrento and by all accounts, was a huge success. Thank you to all the Lions who worked this event with a special shout out to Lion Don Pryor who was the chair this year as well as to the River of Life Church for cooking the hot dogs and serving hot chocolate. Bravo Zulu to everyone. There were thousands of foil-wrapped chocolate eggs distributed as well as numbered plastic eggs which, when turned in, were rewarded with a chocolate bunny.

The Easter Bunny arrived on the fire truck at approximately 11:30 am, following the Easter Bonnet contest.

On May 16th, we will celebrate our 46th Charter Night.

We have been serving the community of Sorrento and area since 1973 and plan on many more years of service.

Thank you to all who support our fundraising events!

Our next big event will be our 5th Annual Garage Sale on May 25th, followed by our annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast on June 16th, and the annual pancake breakfast and beer garden on Canada Day, July 1st. We will also be holding pancake breakfasts from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at

the Sorrento Farmers' Markets on June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th.

If you have any items you wish to donate for the garage sale, please call Lion Brian Butcher at 250-675-4742 and a pick up or a time for delivery to us will be arranged. A reminder that we do not accept large furniture, appliances, clothing or electronics.

Our weekly meat draws at the Copper Island Pub & Grill on the TransCanada Highway in Sorrento will held every Friday from 5:00-7:00 pm and run until June 21st, 2019. All funds raised go right back into the community. We hope everyone will support this worthy and fun event.

We always welcome new members. If you are over 19 years of age (male or female) and would like more information about becoming a Lion, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento at 6:45 pm or contact the Sorrento Lions club secretary Trudy Grigg at our email address: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca. We would love to hear from you!

Check out our website at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ sorrentobc/ .

Do you own waterfront property on Shuswap or surrounding lakes?

Stay informed with SWOA Shuswap waterfront owners are faced with new and changing regulations from all levels of government. Working together through SWOA provides an effective voice to address these issues.

A two year membership at $50 will help you to stay current on issues that impact you, give you access to expert advice and to the SWOA website with information on the rules and regulations associated with living/building on the lake. SWOA is currently advocating for changes to CSRD Bylaw 900 to have it be consistent with the Provincial moorage regulations.

SWOA advocates for the rights of waterfront property owners on the Shuswap and surrounding lakes with the goal of protecting the lakeshore environment and fostering respect for, and quiet enjoyment of, all beachfront areas. SWOA has over 1200 members; growing that number gives us a stronger voice.

Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association Easter bunny with Lions Don, Hans and Patrick.

Go to www.SWOA.ca and click JOIN SWOA. For more information, email info@SWOA.ca

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Arts Council for the South Shuswap

By Karen Brown Shuswap Culture Emerging as a Wonderful Events Calendar for Entire Shuswap

For those of you who haven’t had an opportunity to visit shuswapculture.ca yet, be sure to check it out. This new events calendar for the Shuswap region can be broken down by area so anyone wanting to focus solely on events in the communities of Blind Bay, Sorrento, Eagle Bay, Wild Rose Bay, Tappen/ Skimikin, Notch Hill or White Lake, can use the filter function to scale down the calendar to those communities of the South Shuswap only. One using the calendar can even filter down further to find an event that suits their interest area (ie music, food and beverage, festivals, holiday happenings, theatre etc).

If you are a non-profit organization hosting events, there is no cost to submit your event to Shuswap Culture. If you’re a for-profit business, the cost is

just $10 per event. For an extra $10 the marketing team at Shuswap Culture will FB boost your event to your target audience.

Shuswap Culture also acts as a ticket outlet for the area. Event organizers can have Shuswap Culture sell their tickets online with new user fee coming out of the organizer’s profits. Many calendar, marketing and ticket options are available through this great new site.

To submit an event to the Shuswap Culture, email: admin@shuswapculture.ca Are You Wanting to Become a Destination Ambassador for the Shuswap?

The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce will be offering its Destination Ambassador Program on two dates this month in the South Shuswap. This program is a fun and interactive half-day classroom course, that is open to all youth (age 14 up) up to seniors, and covers key topics that make for memorable visitor experiences: The role of local ambassadors in the visitor experience • The importance of tourism and how it benefits your local community • Products and services your community

has to offer visitors • Where to access information and how to provide helpful service to others Course dates are Monday May 13th at the South Shuswap Library 9:30 am to 1:30 pm and Saturday May 25th, again at the South Shuswap Library from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The course on the 25th is geared to teens only ages 14 to 18.

Cost for the half-day course is $45 for Chamber members and youth and $60 for adult non-members. To Register, Phone: 250.515.3276.

Mark Your Calendars for the Summer KickOff Community BBQ & Party June 27th Plans are shaping up nicely for the Summer Kick Off Community BBQ & Party being held on the grounds of Sorrento Centre on Thursday June 27th from 4:00 to 8:30 pm. This is the last day of school for most kids in SD83 so come on out as a family and enjoy a BBQ meal, free ice cream, concerts, kids’ activities and much much more!

The community, its halls, non-profit organizations, service providers including the CSRD and others, will be on site to meet and greet the public and to share how they contribute to the community.

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a booth on the field, there is no charge to participate.

Some conditions do apply however if you are a forprofit business. Please contact Karen at 250.515.3276 to register your booth or tent. Also, if you would like to get involved in the planning of this special event, call Karen.

Notch Hill Natter

By Anna-Marie Eckhart Hello from the Natter.

The Notch Hill Town Hall Members would like to thank the past president Alan Cook for his 5 years of Volunteerism as President of the Notch Hill Town Hall.

Through Alan's leadership, a new roof, new heating/air conditioning system, new hot water tank, and extensive general maintenance brought the Hall back up to code.

On April 1st, 2019 the NHTH held its annual AGM. A new Executive / Board Of Directors were voted in for a one year term. Allow me to introduce to you: President Anna-Marie Eckhart; Vice President - Bruce Hlina; Treasurer - Heather King; Secretary - Pat Lepp; Directors : Anita Walters, Marianne Romyn, Eleanor Gilfillan, Patricia Powers, Sheila Cook.

The NHTH invites you to its Heritage Day June 15th, 10am to 2pm. A Free Community Event. Come to the Hall and learn about our Heritage buildings. Guided tours of the Hall ~ 1910, brown school~ 1921, little white Church ~ 1906. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds.

Fundraising picnic lunch sales available by the NHTH Kitchen Committee. Old Fashion games of Sack races, Egg & Spoon races , and the Three Legged race. Heritage Costume Wear encouraged. Bring a Blanket and or Chairs.

In keeping with Community minded events , I was able to attend two Workshops representing the NHTH. The South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce put on a Governance Workshop and the Shuswap Community Foundation held a Letter Grant Application Workshop. Key tools for any Non Profit Society.

The Natter would like to send out Best Wishes for a Happy Mothers Day to all of our Shuswap Moms, May 12th.

Upcoming Events at the NHTH: • May 6th ~ General Meeting 7pm at 1639 Notch Hill Road, Sorrento. All welcome. Membership $10.

• June 15th ~ Heritage Day - 10am to 2pm • July 7th ~ Show 'n Shine - 10am to 2pm. Special guests~ Shuswap Vintage Car Club, Rust Brothers Restoration, Sorrento Lions Club, Photos On Metal, A Polished Auto Detailing. Free Community Event.

For more info on renting our Heritage Hall or the Little white Church for your special event please call Marianne 250 835-4721 or email us at nhth1910@gmail.com Please visit and LIKE our Facebook page, The Notch Hill Community Hall .

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Eagle Bay Volunteers

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By Cathy Wolf Honouring our volunteers has been identified as a major objective for the Eagle Bay Community Association (EBCA).

At the March 2019 Annual General Meeting, President Al Houston focused his report on the many hours of dedicated service volunteers offer our community.

Whether it is maintaining the hall and grounds, organizing social events, sharing information, or supporting interest groups, we all benefit from the strength and number of our volunteers. They need to be recognized and valued as essential to the well-being of Eagle Bay. When the history of Eagle Bay is read, the outstanding attribute that surfaces is the way in which community members have worked together to improve the quality of life in Eagle Bay. Rene Hester’s history of Eagle Bay, found on our website, EagleBayHall.ca, is rich with the names and stories of pioneers of the area, developments over the years, the building of the Eagle Bay Hall, the donations and commitments that were made to ensure that families could grow and prosper. Changes are also noted such as the closure of the Eagle Bay School and Post Office.

Ranching families gave way to recreational opportunities.

Growing pains along with opportunities surfaced and were addressed by those who chose to make Eagle Bay a destination for their family, enjoying the wonder of the lakes and the beauty of the area.

Much is owed to these volunteers as well as volun-

teers who work hard today to follow in their path. Resilience and self-reliance are the hallmarks that make volunteerism a critical component of the Eagle Bay community.

We know we can turn to our volunteers and community members to share new ideas, examine current practices and expectations, address issues and concerns, enjoy contributing to the future of the area.

Whether it is the Valentine’s luncheon, bottle recycling, Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Pancake Breakfasts, Community cleanup, coffee houses, the Hamsters’ Dinner Theatre, the Harvest Supper, Eagle Bay Day, supporting the Volunteer Fire Department or the Emergency Preparedness Network, volunteers make it all happen and are happy to be part of building their community. The Garden Club, craft group, quilting community, and many others are made up of volunteers who enjoy meeting like-minded individuals who can share in common interests. What other areas of interest do you have and how might the community offer support?

Volunteer recognition also encourages others to join in.

This is your invitation to contribute to the volunteer spirit that has a long history in this community. You can look on our website for opportunities to participate.

Come to our community events and work-bees to thank volunteers personally.

Join in. Be a volunteer yourself and reap the benefits.

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Eagle Bay Community Association. Memberships are available for $20.00/family or $10.00/person at the Eagle Bay Mercantile Store. Hope to see you at the Mothers’ Day Pancake Breakfast on May 12 from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. — and thank you for volunteering.

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White Lake Triathlon: Registration Open for Participants and Volunteers

By Shaun Gaynor The community of White Lake and the White Lake Residents Association will be hosting a fun and casual triathlon on June 23rd. With both a Sprint distance, a Try -Tri (Try-Triathlon) distance, and team competition for those who want to just do one leg (swim, bike, run), this event focuses on coming together as a community and accessibility to fitness.

The hope is to encourage enthusiastic participants of all ages and abilities to give it a try and have fun enjoying the lake and being healthy. (There will be official timing for those of you aiming for a personal best!) The White

Lake triathlon is by far the most affordable triathlon experience with prices ranging from $35 down to just $15 for youth thanks to local donors who are subsidizing their fees. You can register today online or find more info at www.wlra.ca.

There is also a significant need for volunteers. If you can help before or on June 23rd, there are a variety of ways for you to help out. We'd be so grateful to hear from you at info@wlra.ca to volunteer. A huge thank you to our sponsors WLRA, Kinetic Orthotics, Active Chiropractic, and Skookum Cycles for their support!

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Cedar Heights Community Association Where neighbors become friends

www.cedarheightscommunity.ca The Submitted by: Shaunne Letourneau fee for 2 hours of play for either sport is It’s official – our outdoor program season has begun! There were many new $5.

The Spring Bocce Tournament and familiar faces at Registration Day promises lots of fun for beginners and held April 13th, with sign up for Golf, Pickleball, Bocce and Keep Fit. The pro- more experienced players alike. It will be held at the Cedar Heights Centre grams, except Keep Fit, still have room May 16 with a rainout day of May 17. for more players. Come into the Centre any Tuesday or Thursday between 1 and Registration is at the Kiosk at the Centre until May 10th. Fee is $10 for members 3 pm to join!

The Pickleball and Bocce courts have and $15 for non-members. Just pay when you come to the tournament. Join been cleared of winter grime and are us! open for play. New players have been Another sure sign of spring is the Cesigning up for lessons from our “pros” dar Heights Annual Plant Sale. It will be and are eager to get out in the fresh air held on Saturday, May 11th from 9:00 and exercise those muscles that have been dormant through the winter. If you till noon, or until all the plants are gone.

Movie night continues to be a popular are interested in a Pickleball lesson contact Lois at lois@hyndmans.com and for Bocce email Jean-Luc at jldesgroseilliers@telus.net. Equipment is provided for both sports and both also have regularly scheduled play.

Till it warms up, drop-in for Pickleball is Monday to Saturday at 1pm. For the Bocce schedule, go to Keep fit registration Lynne, Sharon and Heather our website

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outing. Bohemian Rhapsody is playing on the May 24th movie night. Come and see an award-winning movie for $5. The public is welcome.

Our annual Lobsterfest is June 7th this year. Tickets will go on sale May 14th and will be available at the Cedar Heights Centre on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 13. This event sells out early so don’t delay. Tickets are $35 for Association members and $50 for non-members.

The Cedar Heights Centre is located at 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay. A very Happy Mother’s Day to all!

4th Annual Redneck Dance

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Tickets are $20 ... with limited available, so call or text Kimberly at 250804-6445 to reserve your tickets.

Doors open at 7pm. Music until midnight with a 50/50 draw! PRIZES for best dressed and for the most creative Red Neck “clothes line” item!

Come support your Community Hall for a great night of dancing and fun... you can’t miss out on!

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West My Friend - In Concert

By Jane Stephenson We’re gearing up for a great concert at Carlin Hall …..

West My Friend (Eden Oliver/ Guitar, Vocals / Alex Rempel/ Mandolin, Vocals /Jeff Poynter/ Accordion, Vocals) has an acoustic blend of guitar, mandolin, accordion, and three-part harmonies that challenges the conventions of popular music. Drawing from folk, classical, jazz, and pop influences and forged in a sonically adventurous acoustic music scene on Canada’s west coast, West My Friend is proving to be a key part of a new generation of grassroots folk music.

With over six hundred performances ranging from the Edge of the World

Music Festival to the West End Cultural Centre to the Copenhagen Folk Club and everywhere in between, West My Friend’s commitment to creating original indie-roots music always catches hold of audiences.

Come on out and check out West My Friend in concert at Carlin Hall Community Arts and Cultural Centre located at 4051 Myers Frontage Rd, Tappen. The performance will take place on Tuesday June 4th at 7pm. Tickets are just $15 and are available at Acorn Music in Salmon Arm or at the door.

For more info about West My Friend check out their website: https:// www.westmyfriend.com

May Long Concert Features The Stampeders

By Jo Anne Malpass Waterway Houseboats is again presenting a summer kickoff free May long weekend concert, this year featuring The Stampeders.

The concert, free to all boaters, takes place in the middle of the lake (Cinnemousun Narrows) noonish on Saturday, May 18.

Last year was a first for Waterway, with the Trooper concert so large. In response to a question about its sound system from last year, Waterway reports on its Facebook page, “There were also some drifting and wind issues, which we will address. We learned a lot and there are some great improvements this year.” Water-

10:30 am Sunday Worship SASCU Rec. Center Rm. 101 (west side) Phone for Information 250-675-3841 or 250-832-5908 e-mail: sotv.lcc@gmail.com

way also welcomes Mt. Begbie Brewery as a major sponsor.

The Stampeders — Rich Dodson, Kimberly and Ronnie King, were one of Canada's top rock bands of the '70s.

Hailing from Calgary Alberta, the Stampeders went on to become a household name between 1971 and 1976, with four songs reaching Top-30 in the U.S and ten Top-5 singles in Canada. They recorded nine albums, many achieving gold and platinum status.

Sweet City Woman has since become a classic and a standard in the world of pop music.

With hundreds of reunion concerts to their credit and a brand-new live album, “Live At The Mae Wilson”, to the delight of their dedicated fans, The Stampeders are back.

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Off the Grid

Episode 33 – The Importance of 17 Degrees

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Residential & Commercial Maintenance • Turf Lawns Installed • Weed Control • Core Aeration • Fertilizing Programs

Fun Fact:

While Mother’s Day is the busiest for phone calls, Father’s Day is the busiest for collect calls.

By Una St.Clair The day had finally arrived! After “camping” on our Notch Hill property for the previous six months, we had decided to go all in and invest in a state of the art solar power off grid system. The first giant leap on our journey was to install two large solar panel arrays on the hillside where the engineers from Riverside Energy had calculated they would receive maximum sunlight. Ernest was entrusted with detailed instructions on how to position the panels, and it was with great enthusiasm that we set to the task of drilling holes for the solar array concrete supports. What a thrilling concept! Making our own power, taking control of our lives and destiny, feeling that resilience of being able to keep the lights on when storms would knock out all the neighbor’s power!

What could go wrong?

It was at that very moment something momentous in our “off griddiness” world occurred, a cosmic perturbation so slight it was almost a whisper in the wind, but the results of which would fill our mornings to come with a strange and watchful uneasiness. Ernest uttered the fateful words so casually, “Hmmm, I wonder….if the panels should be 17 degrees to the west or 17 degrees to the east……” I cast around in my mind for a suitably intelligent response, but when there was no relevant brain data to bring forth, I suggested that we call the engineers and ask them. “No, I don’t think that’s necessary.” muttered Ernest, holding onto his leadership position, “It must be 17 degrees to the West so that the panels catch the late afternoon sun.” And with that statement, the die was cast along with the concrete.

So, now, for a moment, just imagine solar panels generally facing south but bending 17 degrees to the west.

Next, see in your mind’s eye the brilliant sun bursting up from the north corner of the east horizon early in the morning, sending lovely long fingers of delicious sunlight over the land, which basically caress the BACK of the solar panels as they are permanently nodding to the west. And now one begins to grasp the enormity of no power coming into the off grid solar system until the sun is well into its southern path. After a dark night of running on battery power, there isn’t much left by the time 8 a.m. rolls around, in fact, we quickly found out we were running on empty most mornings.

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sports gear washed before I leave!”

– “Sorry, kiddo, wear it dirty, sun’s not on the panels yet!”

We learned very quickly to tiptoe gently through every morning, holding back the energy sucking activities until the sun came around the corner, about 9:30 a.m. on a summer’s day, and hit those panels pointing 17 degrees to the west, instead of the east. If we inadvertently used too much power when the batteries were low after the dark night, then the whole system would just sigh disapprovingly, and all power would disappear in a twinkling, leaving us feeling totally chastised.

Ernest came up with a really bright idea of putting up massive mirrors to reflect the sun from the east onto the panels facing west, but it didn’t get the engineers or the wife’s approval!

In hindsight, we realize that we were forced by necessity to curb our power hungry lifestyle and really learn to work in harmony with the sun’s energy. Looking forward, that feels like a gift, not a burden, all thanks to 17 degrees!

Una St.Clair, highcroftoffgrid@gmail.com HighCroft Off Grid Permaculture Farm Sorrento, B.C.

101st Falkland Stampede The 101st Falkland Stampede runs May long weekend, from the 18th to 20th, featuring rodeo events, parade, dance, trick riders and heavy horse pull.

The event started after the war in 1919, as a picnic which has grown over the years into a three day rodeo.

The Stampede’s website describes the history.

“In celebration of the war's end, the residents of Falkland and surrounding area planned a large picnic. They came by wagon, buggy, horseback and car to visit with friends whom they'd not seen for months. The children were doubly excited with the advent of races, lots of food and homemade ice cream. On the date of March 24, 1919, in the gyp

field in the north west corner of the townsite, they gathered.”

The event grew over the years and in 1938, eleven acres west of the townsite was purchased for a recreational and stampede grounds. Falkland's little rodeo turned professional in 1969 and was registered with the C.P.A (Cowboys Protective Association).

Today the three-day Falkland Stampede ranks in calibre among the top twelve in Canada. Professional Cowboys participate for prizes worth over $50,000. Thousands fill the bleachers with people from all over the world coming to take in this jam packed, fun filled Stampede.

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Luckily, the Barn Fell Down Sue Moore, Part 2

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By Jerre Paquette In the March issue of THE SCOOP (“Honey Pot, Part 1”) you learned that Sue Moore is retiring from farming and selling her Notch Hill Certified Organic Farm. But that doesn’t mean she’s lost her interest in growing things and supporting the Shuswap farmers’ determination to preserve local seed sovereignty.

Indeed, when the annual SEED SWAP event opened on March 9 at the Splatsin Centre in Enderby, there was Sue selling her seeds and educating anyone who came by her stall about the power inherent in planting seeds grown right here in the Shuswap. She’s been doing all she can to share good food and local seed stock from her Notch Hill farm for about 23 years.

She recalls the struggles she faced getting her start as a farmer, and recounts some of the bad moments—but with a small tell-tale grin in the telling—like the time she encountered her huge bull with his head stuck in the side of the barn wall, having to do a Csection on a cow at 2 am, comforting the baby goats whose ears froze in the cold air, trying to discourage the chicken who insisted on riding around the farm on her shoulder. More seriously, she regrets the many instances when she had to fight CP Rail’s indifference to her struggles to maintain her land, which their rails border to the north. But it’s the good times she recalls the best, times that continue right up to this moment. They include the SEED SWAP; there, she clearly and joyfully reflected her passion for both farming and community by offering a presentation on growing and harvesting seeds, kibitzed with friends and strangers, and happily sold her farm products. When I asked her whether setting up a stall at the popular event was profitable, she said: “I’m not sure; I’m not sure. But it’s GREAT! It’s good publicity for the upcoming season, meeting all your friends, making a little money for the spring— but it’s as much just about community as

anything else. And it keeps people interested in growing those local heritage varieties of seeds, and that’s very important to our community. And you know what?

I really like helping people figure out how to grow good things.”

As for any farmer in the Shuswap, times have very often proven difficult for Sue, putting her sense of the positive to the test. In one Sorrento winter on New Year’s Eve, Sue’s 4200 sq. ft. decrepit old barn fell down with the weight of the snow. It felt disastrous to her. Indeed, on that day the whole of BC was declared a disaster area—so many people lost assets. Why had she elected to become a farmer, anyway?

Fortunately, Sue didn’t have any live stock in the barn at the time, and she hadn’t been able to store her hay in it because the doorway was too small for the

tractor and hay wagon. Ironically, that meant she didn’t lose animals or produce. As well, that night the starter on her old, un-insured van just wouldn’t work, so she couldn’t park that in the barn, either. As a result, she lost only a few items that caused her no real duress.

In fact, she got enough money from disaster relief to avoid the insolvency that had been facing her, and thereby saving her farm—bless the snow and the day the barn fell down.

From that point on, Sue fully committed herself to certified organic farming, supporting others and producing the best food crops possible. She’ll be moving to a non-farm residence in the Sorrento area when she sells her farm, but she’ll be growing things for herself and others—just in smaller quantities.

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Shuswap Overland Adventures It Takes 30 minutes To Go Back In Time

By Jason Lutterman I have found the best adventures are had when all my plans fall apart. Weeks of messages and calls, plans and suggestions usually come to a screeching halt only moments before we are about to head out the door and why should this weekend be any different?

A trip of 10 became a trip of two almost overnight. It’s easy to understand with the high demand and pace we are all subject to on a daily basis that things come up and plans go out the window.

Spurred on by the idea of spending my nights by campfire and my days trolling lures without any obligations, we loaded up and headed out on the 30-minute drive to Adams Lake Provincial Park. I’m not sure who was more eager, the dogs or the two of us, but we found a perfect spot on the lake and set up camp.

The day began wet and overcast but as the morning faded, the sun took its place, and anyone in the Shuswap knows a sunny long weekend is not a common occurrence.

The day flew by as we walked the dogs along the tangled creek and tossed lures to fish that knew better than to take them. Needless to say, dinner came Adams Lake Provincial Park from the

cooler and the day ended with the smell of burnt cedar lingering in the air.

I had sent a few pictures to some good friends who had decided as well to take a break from the rat race, throw their plans to the wind and early Saturday morning they pulled into camp. Colin and I decided to take the boat up the lake and do a little exploring. With a rainbow trout returned to the water, the day had already started off well. The water was still like

we stumbled upon a historic camp. The Jim Cobb’s Historic Cow Camp and Prospector’s Cabin. The singular cabin sat in an area that looked untouched by anything other than time, the gate latches swallowed by the aged tree, and the fence long ago rotten and detached. The cabin is believed to have been built in the 1940’s by prospectors exploring the mineral deposits in the area. The camp changed hands a few times until Jim Cobb took possession in the early 1960’s and in the spring by raft brought cattle from Squaam Bay to the camp.

Jim Cobb’s Historic Cow Camp and Prospector’s Cabin.

In 2003, after repairs the cabin was used as a field glass as we made our way at speed down camp and first aid station for exploration the lake. A well fed brown bear on the crews in the area. What appeared to us as shoreline quickly climbed the bank to a dirt trail in the middle of nowhere give himself a better view of us as we turned out to be a glimpse into the rich passed by, interrupting his meal. history of our area. This timeless spot has Farther down the lake we both had been well preserved by remaining hidden noticed an unusual trail leading from the over the years so just like we did you’ll shore into the woods, too wide to be a have to find it on your own. walking trail and too narrow for a vehiSo, throw away your plans, grab a cle, we decided to beach the boat and copy of the Scoop to read by the camptake a look. An old solitary wooden shel- fire and make some memories this weekter sat on the shore at the beginning of end. the trail. A place where I am sure many Follow us and share your stories at have sought shelter from the storms that Shuswap overland Adventures on Facefrequent the area. book and Instagram.

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By Rob Marshall So, it all went wrong, you screwed up a customer's order.

It didn't arrive on time, or they got the wrong item, it was damaged, or any one of a number of things went wrong and they are seriously unhappy. Perhaps it was a major contract, or it happened to one of your best customers, maybe it was the deal that would have taken your company to the next level.

But now your reputation is at stake. What you do next will determine whether you keep the customer, or word spreads that you screwed up and you not only lose this customer but a bunch of others too.

The first thing to do is not panic. Here are three steps you can take to help you recover from even the messiest screwups.

Admit responsibility: There's no getting around this. Humiliating as it may be, if it's your mess, make sure you own it.

Customers can smell a cover-up a mile away, and even if you get away with it initially, when they find out down the road that you tried to deceive them, you've not only lost that customer for life, you've lost everyone they talk to about you in the future. Even if the mistake was made by an employee, you are ultimately responsible for the outcome. Accepting that responsibility takes courage, and integrity, and the initial fallout may seem enormous but in the long run, this is the best way to regain any ground you lost. And, one more thing, apologize in person!

Make amends: It's not always possible to fix things immediately, but you do need to find a temporary solution to the pain the customer is suffering. Even it costs you to make arrangements to ease the inconvenience the customer is feeling, do it—it really will be cost effective in the long run.

Fix it and exceed their expectations on every level: Now it's time to show the level of integrity you and your company hold dear. This is your opportunity to make it right and let your business shine. Ensure your staff are friendly and do not come across as begrudgingly putting this right. This is a time to be contrite and offer some way of making up for the inconvenience; perhaps a discount, or something extra, or even a bunch of flowers or a bottle of wine. Something that shows you are genuinely sorry you screwed things up. Always remember that it's not the mistake that is remembered but how you put it right.

Mistakes are inevitable. You or someone in your company will make them, and eventually – you'll make a big one. How you recover from that mistake will make or break your relationship with that customer, and with their network of family and friends. And, the recovery may cost you. However, the expense will pale in comparison to the cost of bad publicity for your business. The average dissatisfied customer tells 11 people about their experience. On average, each of those people tell six more people. That's a minimum 66 potential customers you may have lost because you were unwilling to incur the expense of making it right for one customer. If you are able to keep that customer in spite of the mistake, you can be guaranteed they'll be talking about you – in a good way, and others (Continued on page 41)

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Shuswap Theatre to Host 2019 Theatre BC Okanagan Drama Festival Media Release From May 17 to 24, 2019, Shuswap Theatre in Salmon Arm will host seven plays in seven days at the 2019 Theatre BC Okanagan Zone Drama Festival. In addition to the performances, festival events will include public adjudication immediately after each show, “Coffee Critiques” the next morning, a workshop and an Awards Banquet and dance on Friday, May 24.

The Plays Friday, May 17 - Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig is presented by Shuswap Theatre of Salmon Arm. Directed by Julia Body, Lend Me a Tenor is a hilarious farce, set in 1934.

A sensation on Broadway and London’s West End, this madcap comedy is guaranteed to have the audience teary-eyed with laughter. In keeping with the script and opening night at the opera, audience members are invited to wear formal dress, even period costumes.

Saturday, May 18- Late Company is presented by Theatre Kelowna and directed

by Brian Haigh. One year after a family tragedy, Deborah and Michael invite their son’s bully and his parents for dinner.

Closure is on the menu, but accusations are the main course as everyone takes a turn in the hot seat for their real or imagined part in the tragedy. Twotime Governor General’s award winner, Jordan Tan-

nahill, wrote the play following a tragedy in his home town of Ottawa in 2011.

Sunday, May 19 - Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longestrunning show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting “30 plays in 60 minutes”. Each two -minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. Rob MasonBrown of Kelowna’s Fred Skeleton Theatre Company directs this fringe-type play by Greg Allen of the NeoFuturists.

Monday, May 20 - Macbeth by William Shakespeare is presented by Powerhouse Theatrical Society of Vernon.

Violent ambition shatters medieval Scotland in this mesmerizing tale of tyranny, dark magic and murder. Matt Brown directs this Shakespearean tragedy, whose very title is said to carry a curse and so is known by the name that is safely spoken aloud, “The Scottish Play”.

Tuesday, May 21 - Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak by Norm Foster is presented by Asparagus Theatre of Armstrong. This masterfully written comedy by renowned Canadian playwright, Norm Foster, is directed by Kim Sinclair. Sadie Flynn has just arrived by bus to the small town (Continued on page 42)

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Thursday, May 23 - House on the Cliff by George Batson is presented by Crimson Tine Players of Princeton. The House on the Cliff is rumored to be the last stop of the Civil War Underground Railroad and overlooks one of the great lakes. Years ago, an excursion boat sank in a storm and it’s said the lake is haunt-

ed. The play begins with a sudden, violent murder and ends with a chilling, surprising climax. Dayton Wales directs the cast of six in this mystery thriller.

All performances are at 7:30 pm.

Tickets at shuswaptheatre.com and Intwined Fibre Arts, 161 Hudson Ave NE, Salmon Arm. Adjudicator, James Fagan Tait, will give a brief public adjudication immediately after each play and then a more thorough adjudication the next morning at a two-hour ‘coffee critique’.

Friday, May 24 - Awards Banquet and Dance - 5:30 pm St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. James Fagan Tait will distribute awards, Oscar style, in a number of categories. The winner of the Best Production will perform at the provincial festival, Destination Mainstage, which takes place in Port Alberni, July 5-13.

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By Debbie Armour Owner of Deb’s Style Loft There’s some things I think you should know about shoes, if you don’t already: 1.They’re the first thing delivered to stores from a designer’s new collection, so they’re the freshest merchandise you can find.

2.They’re the one accessory you can buy that will put you on trend without having to spend so much on the rest of your wardrobe.

3.The beauty of shoes is that you don’t have to be a certain dress size, and if you’re having a particularly tight-jeans day, it doesn’t matter-the shoe will still fit.

4.Shoes are fun. Shoes are transformative.

And shoes can change your life. (Just ask Cinderella.)

No matter what you’re wearing, your shoes have the potential to totally change your entire outfit. Today’s sneakers give a totally different feel than a pair of loafers and they can truly make or break a look.

With that being said, we’re all experimenting with new shoe trends-one ontrend pair worn with our clothing staples can take us through an entire season, and switching up our shoes can even elevate

our wardrobes to a whole new level.

Without further ado, here are some of the trends that will take you through 2019: say hello to square toes, lots of animal prints, and different cuts on your go-to booties. Vs are going to be used to describe more than your neckline. These shoes taper off to reveal more of your foot. The tapered trend will be coming to all of your favorite shoes, from mules to flats (and a lot of slingbacks.)

At this point, animal prints are neutrals in our closets. They totally took off in 2018, and this year they’ll be all over our footwear. Take a walk on the wild side, and these will be your new go-to shoes.

Thong-style sandals will be taking over spring and summer.

Tapered heels give a trendy update to any block-heeled shoe. Try them out in any height, or in a sandal or fancier pump.

Your go-to shoes, just revealing more skin, this trend is a super wearable twist on your favorite classics. A cutout bootie is also a perfect transitional place to take you from winter to spring.

Ladies don’t shy away from new materials and finishes which will make you stand out in a crowd. Wear your footwear like your favorite accessory.

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BLIND BAY • Cedar Heights Community - Movie Night & Pizza May 10, Boundaries (14A) Doors open at 6:30 pm, movie starts at 7 pm, Spring Bocce Tournament June 16. More info and events at: www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • Annual Plant Sale - at Cedar Heights May 11, 9am to noon.

• Stay Safe Home Alone - May 13, 3 - 5 pm, South Shuswap Library. Children age 9-11.

Register www.nsscr.ca • Destination Ambassador Program - May 13 and May 25 at South Shuswap Library.

FMI on pg 14 Or call 250-515-3276 • South Shuswap Library - Whatchama-call-it Wednesdays Have a blast after school. Register at NSSCR@live.ca or call 250-515-4682.

Max 20. Introduction to Reiki, “Universal Life Energy”. 3-part series May 22, 29 and June 5.

1 -2:30 pm. Registration required. Max. 15.

Summer Reading Club. Registration starts Tuesday, June 18. Party in the Park - June 19, 10am – noon. Sorrento/Blind Bay Water Park.

• 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser June 1, hosted by the South Shuswap Health Services Society at Shuswap Lake Estates.

Dinner & prizes. Registration info & details see ad on pg 21 • Annual Lobsterfest - June 7 at Cedar Heights. Tickets on sale May 14 and can be picked up Tues. or Thurs. from 1-3.

• Red Cross Babysitting Course - June 17 & 25, 3 to 5:30pm. South Shuswap Library.

Youth 11 & over. Register www.nsscr.ca EAGLE BAY COMMUNITY HALL • Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast - Sun. May 12, 9am to 11:30am • Ladies Tea - May 15, 2-4pm • Eagle Bay Estates Society AGM - May 18 • Whitehaven AGM - May 19 • Community Roadside Cleanup - May 22 to 25. For more info about how you can help please call 250-675-3880 • Hamsters Dinner Theatre - “The Odd Couple” (female version) May 24, 25, 26.

SORRENTO • Garage Sale - Sat May 11, 8 to Noon. Sorrento Drop In Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. Fundraiser for new chairs.

• AGM Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre Society. May 14, 7pm. FMI See ad on pg. 29 • Playgroup in the Park - Thurs from May 23 to June 13, 10am to noon at Sorrento/Blind Bay Park(FREE drop in program for children 0-5 years & and their care givers). Hosted by NSSCR • 5th Annual Lions Garage Sale - May 25 Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road, 8am to 3pm. To donate items, call Wayne Kembel at 250-675-2616 to arrange for pick up or delivery. No large furniture, appliances, clothing or electronics, please.

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• NimbleFingers Registration - Registration now open for NimbleFingers 2019! Aug 18-30 in beautiful Sorrento. www.nimblefingers.ca • Heritage Day at Notch Hill Town Hall - June 15, 10am to 2pm. Guided tours of the Hall ~ 1910, brown school~ 1921, little white church ~ 1906 . Picnic, sack races, egg & spoon races, three legged race. Heritage Costume Wear encouraged. Bring a blanket or chair.

TAPPEN / SUNNYBRAE • Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet - May 11, 8am to 2pm at White Post Auto Museum in Tappen. More info on Facebook • Sunnybrae Coffeehouse/Dinner - Dinner at Seniors Hall May 11, - 5:30 pm. Dinner reservations recommended 250-835-8800, Coffeehouse next door. Doors open at 6:30pm Featuring BirchBark.

• Country Breakfast May 18, 8-11 am at Sunnybrae Seniors Hall • 9th Annual Carlin Country Market - May 25, 10am to 4pm at Carlin School located at 4005 Myers Frontage Rd. Carnival games, bouncy castles, dunk tank, silent auction, raffle baskets, food vendors and more!

• Swing into Spring Dance Fundraiser May 25, 6:30pm at Sunnybrae Hall. Live music with “The Ghost Notes”. Cash bar, safe ride (no minors). Tickets & details, see ad on pg 26 • West My Friend in Concert - June 4, 7pm at Carlin Hall. Original Indie-roots music. Tickets avail. at Acorn Music or at the door.

WHITE LAKE • 38th Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 12, 8am-11am at White Lake Community Hall. Crafts, Raffles & more!

• White Lake Triathlon Registration Open - a fun and casual triathlon will take place on June 23rd. With both a Sprint distance, a Try-Tri (Try -Triathlon) distance, and team competition for those who want to just do one leg. FMI www.wlra.ca or call 250-803-8368 • Redneck Dance - June 15, 7pm at White Lake Community Hall. For tickets call 250-804-6445 NORTH SHUSWAP • Tight’er Band - May 10, 8 pm at the Hub. Acoustic Indie Rock. FMI 259-955-2002.

• Children’s Festival - May 11, 10am-3pm, Camp Grafton, Magna Bay. FMI 250 833 2905 • CSRD Board Meeting Scotch Creek - Thurs.

May 16 at 9:30 am. at Scotch Creek Community Hall (fire hall). Agenda posted at www.csrd.bc.ca. (after May 10) Public welcome.

• Business Networking Event/Dinner - May 14, 5pm at Quaaout Lodge. Presentation from BC Economic Development President and Shuswap Economic Development. FMI 250804-8097 • Annual Giant Garage Sale - Sat. May 18, 9am – 2pm Scotch Creek Fire Hall. Pancake breakfast, hot dogs and hamburger lunch.

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Poker Hands - for the 26th Annual June 16 Father’s Day “On The Water” Poker Run” available June 1 Captain’s Village Marina Understand Communication & Behaviour – Thurs. June 6, 1pm – 3 pm. Scotch Creek Fire Hall. Sponsored by NS Health Centre and Alzheimer Society. Register at 780-721-2293 Wine, Stein and Dine - June 8, 7pm at NS Community Hall Celista. Live Band - Tennessee Walker, cash bar, food, raffles, designated drivers.

SALMON ARM Salty Dog Street Festival - Sat. May 11, 10am to 3pm Downtown. 4H Scavenger Hunt, Bike Decorating -11am, Pie eating contest 1pm. B.C. Largest Bike Swap! Music, food, fun, street musicians.

Salmon Arm Community Band - Concert 7:30 pm. Sat. May 11 at the Nexus Centre (United Church) Live from the Met - Francis Poulenc, “Dialogues des Carmélites” May 11 at 9am.

Salmar Theatre. FMI salmartheatre.com MonkeyJunk Front Man - Steve Marriner performing solo at the Salmon Arm Legion on Wed, June 5 at 8pm. Tickets and info at Roots and Blues office, 250-833-4096 or at www. rootsandblues.ca.

CHASE Annual 3-D shoot - Chase and District Fish and Game Club Range May 11 & 12. Potluck dinner. FMI www.cdfgc.ca .

Annual Spring Lily Sale - Mother’s Day May 12, 9am to 4pm at Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com.

101st Falkland Stampede- May Long weekend. Rodeo events, parade, dance, trick riders, heavy horse pull.

Lobster Fest - June 1, Adams Lake Gym. Dinner 6 pm, Dance 9 pm. 50/50, silent auction. Chase Fire Association. Tickets Chase Village office or www.chaserescue.com Campout and Fishing Derby – June 8 & 9.

Chase Fish & Game Range. Public welcome.

Prizes, music, potluck supper. FMI www.cdfgc.ca Other Areas Free Concert on the Lake - Sat. May 18 at Cinnemousun Narrows. Hosted by Waterways Houseboats. Feature Band - STAMPEDERS FARMERS MARKETS Scotch Creek Farm & Craft Market - Sundays 9:30am-1:30pm. May 26 to Sept. by the Hub. scotchcreekfarmersmarket@gmail.com Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market - May 11Oct. 12. Saturdays 8 am - noon.

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To add an event email shuswapscoop@gmail .com or call 250-463-2611 shuswapscoop@ • Badminton - Wed. 7 - 9pm at Sorrento Elementary.

BYO racket. Non-competitive. FMI 250-675-2397 • Environmental sensitivities including EHS, MCS. Monthly Sharing & Support Meeting. FMI Una St.Clair at 250-675-5595 for meeting details.

• Probus Copper Island - meets at Cedar Heights Community Hall in Blind Bay - 2nd Thurs./mo. at 10am. Coffee at 9:30. For details call Mike Murrell at 250 675-4495 • Salmon Arm Toastmasters - Thurs. 7-9pm Upstairs at Uptown Askews. FMI 250-517-8401 info@salmonarmtm.com www.salmonarmtm.com • Seniors Lunch - Last Thurs. noon at Duffers Den, Call to reserve 250-675-3661 • Shuswap Rock Club - First Tues of the month (Sept - June) 7:30 pm at Sorrento Drop in Society.

Saturday workshops 12:00-4:00 pm fall-spring, Field trips spring-fall. FMI Pat, 250-675-2849.

• The Shuswap Nature Hikers meet weekly on Fridays to hike the North and South Shuswap Trails. To join, contact joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/shuswaphikerladies/ • The Arts OnSite with Lady Nature - meets Mondays, 9am (May’til the end of Oct.) (writing, dancing, theatre, painting, drawing, composing music) create outdoors in the forest, somewhere near Sorrento-Blind Bay. Contact: joyce@thethirdhouse.ca or visit http:// www.thethirdhouse.ca/theartsonsite/ • TOPS Sorrento #4369 - Wed. from 8:15 to 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 2385 Golf Course Drive. FMI Gail 250-675-2849 • TOPS Sorrento #1856 - Thurs. weigh-in at 8:30am, meeting at 9am. Sorrento Place Clubhouse (Buckley Rd). Jacquie 250-675-2574 Blind Bay Memorial Hall 2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery.

Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca • Blind Bay Painters - Tues. 9:15am - 3pm; FMI: Gail Boden gailboden@telus.net • Tuesday Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7pm.

FMI Chris Emery 250-675-2865 or ccemery@hotmail.com • Talana Twirlers - Mon. 6:30 -7:30pm (new dancers) & 7:30 to 9:30 (mainstream dancing) Nancy Alison 250-803-9096 • Tues Night Blues Jam - 3rd Tues. at 7 pm. FYI Chris Emery at 250-675-2865.

• Zumba - Weds. 7pm. FMI Agnes 250-253-5200 Carlin Hall 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577.

• Beginner slow pitch jam Tues: 7pm to 9pm.

• Intermediate acoustic jam Wed: 7pm to 9pm • Coffee House 1st Saturday - October-June, 7pm. Doors open at 6:30.

• Singers - Thurs. 7 to 9 pm at the Arts Council

for the South Shuswap-Carlin Hall lower level.

Come join the Coppertones! FMI Karen 250515-3276 Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca • Mon - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Tues - Seniors theatre 1pm / Karate 7pm / Ukulele Orchestra 7pm • Wed - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am / Carpet Bowling 1pm / Crib & Canasta 1pm / Bridge 7pm • Thurs - Probus Club (2nd Thurs) 10am / Ladies afternoon out 1:30pm / Karate 7pm / The Shutterbugs Photo Club (3rd Thurs) 2pm • Fri - Co-ed Keep Fit 9am • Sun - Sorrento Evangelical Free Church - Adult study 9:30am, Service 10:55am • Snooker 1pm every day except Wed. • Summer Pickleball - check schedule online Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 • Immunizations - 2nd Mon. Adults & Children.

Book appt. w/health nurse 250-833-4101.

• Volunteer on Duty - on duty Tues. 10-2pm & Thurs. 8-2pm to answer questions about help for seniors - (i.e) light housekeeping/yard maintenance, transportation for medical appointments, snow removal Senior Support Services. Visit or call 250675-3661 email sshealthss@gmail.com • Foot Care - Wed. Call for appt. 250-675-3661.

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• Mobile Lab Services & ECGs Thurs. 8am2pm. Extra Tuesdays: April 9, May 7, June 4, July 16, and Aug 13 Eagle Bay Community Hall 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 • Quilting Mon.10-3 (Bring Lunch) 675-4531 • Crafts Wed, 10-2 (Bring Lunch) 675-4282 • Fitness Tues & Thur 9 to 10:15am 675-5098 • Garden Club - 2nd Thur.10:30am (except June to Aug) 675-2125 or 675-2029 • Darts Fri. 7:15 pm. Alan: 675-5403 • Coffee House 4th Sat of the Month 7:30pm (except Dec & June -Aug) Performers always welcome! Gaetane 675-2178 Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap • Writer’s Nook - 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm.

New members welcome: www.thethirdhouse.ca • Garden Club - 3rd Wed. 10:15am - noon. FMI Susan 250-835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008.

• Fireside Knitters - 1st & 3rd Fri. 10am - noon.

Come join by the fireplace.

• Page Turners book Club - 3rd Thurs, 10am • Children’s Programs - For a full list of story times, baby talk, colouring, craft days, and more check our website or stop by.

Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 835-8455. Check us out on Facebook • Meet 1st Mon. at 7pm (bank holiday 2nd Mon) Watch for special events all year.

Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage • Mon: Line Dance (intermediate) 1-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Tues: Ladies Bridge 1-4pm, Good Time Quilters 1st & 3rd, 9am-3pm, Sponge Ball 9-12pm • Wed: Line Dance (beginners) 10-11:30am, (Advanced) 1:30-3pm. Ballroom Dance 7-9pm.

Lego Club 2nd Wed 6:30-8pm • Thurs: Play Group 9-12pm, Shuswap Pipers1-4pm • Friday: Sponge Ball 9-12pm, Youth Group (Gr. 5-7)6:30-7:30pm - (Gr. 8 & up)7:30-9:30pm, Scrappy Quilt Chics 9-3pm • River of Life Service: Sun. 10am (Sunday School 10:15am) Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 • Mon - Glee Club - 9:30am 804-3987/ AA at 7pm • Tues - Wheels to Meals 2nd & 4th Tues. 6754871. Snooker (men)1pm Rick 675-2829 • Wed - Five Crowns, 1 pm Ralph 675-5485, Snooker, 6pm 675-2829 - Shuswap Wood Carvers: 9am FMI Peter 675-2746.

• Thurs - Quilting 10am Kathy 675-3605/ Snooker (men)1pm 675-2829 • Fri - Ladies Snooker, 1pm Sheena 253-0820 Sorrento Lions Club • Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:45pm at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the Lions to join us. FMI Trudy Grigg, sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca • Lions Club Weekly Meat Draws Fridays at Copper Island Pub 5-7pm Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com • Badminton Mon 7-9pm & Thur 2-4pm • Karate - Tues & Thurs 6pm • Coffee House - 2nd Sat - Oct to May • General Meeting 4th Wed: 7:30pm Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 • Sunnybrae Painters/Crafters Mon 9:30am (except statutory holidays) FMI 250-803-8890 • Potluck luncheon - 3rd Wed, noon (except July/Aug) • Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10am to 4 pm (Sept. to Jun) FMI Jo (250)-832-9308 or Sharon (250)-832-4588.

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MAY DEADLINE: APRIL 28 (DELIVERY MAY 10)

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE $7 up to 25 words, 20¢ ea. additional word. $2 for box-around. Single column Classified Display Ads: $12.00 for the first inch, then $2.25 per 1/4 inch thereafter. Email ads to shuswapscoop@gmail.com or 250-463-2611.

Email money transfers for payment or mail cheque to 7320 Estate Place, Anglemont, B.C. V0E 1M8.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 2.24 ACRES In SORRENTO

Serving the Shuswap & surrounding area

250-679-0001 24 HOUR SERVICE Assured Quality General Contracting Interior Renovations Drywall/Paint/Tiles (250) 517 8172

♦ Interior & Exterior Painting ♦ Spring Yard Cleanups & Yard Care We guarantee all our work & our rates are the most reasonable on the Shuswap.

• Older Renovated House • Village Centre Zoning • Development Opportunities • Fully Treed Pristine Property

FMI Don 250.675.2472 coffeeshopgrandpa@telus.net

COSH PROPERTY APPRAISALS Residential, Land and Recreational Properties

ANGLEMONT CARPET CLEANING

Powerful Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning PRESSURE WASHING Pre-spray, Clean & Rinse Method Leaves no Residue

Call now for Free Estimate Bryan 250-517-8172

• Gutters • Pressure

Washing • Dump Runs Seniors discount

250-804-5858

Indoor Heated Storage in Scotch Creek. Generous 47 ' x 11 ' Space available year-round Large Overhead Door is 12' W x 12'-9" H. $280 per month, One year term preferred. Email: info@nceproperty.com or call 250-804-6233

Please e-mail or call Corinne corinne@sunbeach.ca 250-833-6632

is looking for a COOK to join our team for the summer.

Please send resume to

cal@coshappraisals.com

Shuswap Piano Tuning and restoration. Call or text 250-517-7717

Full time & Part time positions available

(Lee Creek)

Toll Free: 855.431.4313 Toll Free Fax: 888.377.4313

from Shingles

&

at Cottonwood RV Resort

250.463.5313

MOSS REMOVAL

Sun Beach FunkerBellies Zorboratic

Summer Employment The Cove Bar and Grill

We live in the area - give us a call today!

Servicing The Shuswap

HELP WANTED

Funkerbellies Is looking for a cleaner.

The position is for before or after open hours.

To book an interview interested applicants should call 250-371-7003

Call today for a free quote 250-852-2298

www.coshappraisals.com

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FOR SALE Peterborough 18.5’ Runabout/ ski boat, older. Mercruiser 170hp Inboard/outboard. In good condition, running well, very good upholstery and rain cover. C/W trailer.$2500 OBO 250 -744 -1552 Treated deck lumber, used one year. 13 pieces - 2x9x11 ft. / 20 pieces - 2x8x13 ft. / 43 pieces 5.5 x 11ft (5/4). $375. Scotch Creek. 778-987-8274.

WANTED Wanted - to buy old wood windows, doors, ladders, crocks, suitcases, furniture, tools, trunks, tubs, signs, antlers, pumps, taxidermy, advertising, barrels, scales, farm & cowboy items.

250-577-3357, Pritchard

Selling stu ff from your g arage and/or h om e?

Adv ertise th em here!

250.463.2611 shuswap scoop @gm ail.com

evkury@icloud.com or call Evelyn 250-804-6821

Cleaners required to clean vacation rental properties.

“GREAT EARNING POTENTIAL” Must have own vehicle.

To book an interview interested applicants should call 250-851-6833

Summer Cleaners Wanted Saturdays/Sundays/Some midweek work. North Shuswap & Blind Bay areas. Student's OK. Vehicle is a bonus. Top dollar paid. Contact Jay Simpson: info@AShuswapHoliday.com Celista Cleaner required to clean vacation rental property Potential to make $50 per hour Must have own vehicle To book an interview interested applicants should call 250-371-7003

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HELP WANTED Shuswap Lake Provincial Park is accepting applications for

seasonal employment

LOOKING FOR

for the following positions: (must have drivers license)

Line, Prep & Assistant Cooks SCOOPERS for ice cream

Cashiers Food safe & experience an asset Please submit resume at Ross Cr. Country Store, 6929 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Magna Bay or email to rosscr@cablelan.net

• • • • • •

Day/Night Park Patrol Janitorial Gate office Grounds keepers Store / T-shirt painting Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals

Please send resumes to

cassiedalgleish@hotmail.com

South Shuswap Library

(250) 675-4818 #1 - 2425 Golf Course Drive,Blind Bay Market

Tues. 10am to 6pm Wed. 10am to 5pm Thurs. 10am to 3pm

Fri. 10am to 5pm Sat. 10am to 5pm

CLOSED: Sun., Mon. & Statutory Holidays

• Arts

Council for the South Shuswap Karen Brown 250.515.3276 •Blind Bay Community Society Phone: 250-675-3919 Email: blindbayhall@gmail.com • Blind Bay painters - Betty Schriver 250-675-2249 - bschrive@telus.net • Blind Bay Garden Club - Susan 250835-2351 or Donald 778-490-5008 •Carlin Country Market carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 • Carlin Elementary Middle School PAC Carlinpac@hotmail.com, Heather 250-835-4422 • Chase Fish & Game Club Helen 250-679-8019 • Copper Island Seniors Resource Services (CISRS) - (beside Spinnaker Cafe) 250-675-3661, email: cisrcbb@gmail.com.

• CRIMESTOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 • CSRD Area C Director - Paul Demenok, Cell: 250-517-0810, email: pdemenok@csrd.bc.ca FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Eagle Bay - 4445 Eagle Bay Rd., Chief Alan Rendell, 250-517-0429, EagleBayVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #1 1164 Passchendale Road, Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-3555, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Sorrento Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Rd., Chief Gary Hoult, 250-675-4441, ShuswapVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Tappen/Sunnybrae - 3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Chief Ryan Gray, 250-835-8696 TappenSunnybraeVFD@ csrd.bc.ca • White Lake - 3607 Parri Rd. Chief Bryan Griffin, 250-835-4500, WhiteLakeVFD@csrd.bc.ca • Fire Services Coordinator - Sean Coubrough, 250-833-5955 scoubrough@csrd.bc.ca FIRST RESPONDERS - Debbie Edwards; thebackacher@telus.net.

• GT Dragon Boat Society Susan Eisenberger, 250-803-6864 www.gtdragonboatsociety.ca HEALTH SERVICES • South Shuswap Health Services Society Sue McCrae 250-675-3661, http://sshss.ca/ • Sorrento Health Centre – 250-803-5251 • Sorrento Health Centre Society – Marilyn Clark, 250-675-2449 • Lions Club - Email: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca / Web: Sorrento

Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse and South Shuswap Community Resource - nsscr@live.ca, Leigh 250-515-4682 ROAD MAINTENANCE - Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance Inc - 1-866 2224204. Vernon office: 250-503-3664. email: aimroads@acciona.ca • Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) South Shuswap Leigh Schaffer 250-675-4818 lschaffer@orl.bc.ca • Shuswap Better at Home Wysteria 250-253-2749, sbahintake@outlook.com • Shuswap Community Foundation 250-832-5428 www.shuswapfoundation.ca •Shuswap Hospice Society 250-832-7099, 250-675-2568 (Sorrento) • Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers -1-866293-3851, info@slams.ca, www.slams.ca • Shuswap Theatre Society - shuswaptheatre.com & facebookbook.com/ Shuswaptheatre/ • South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce - Karen Brown 250-515-0002, manager@ southshuswapchamber.com • Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Luke Gubbles 250-803-1095, shuswapvsar.org • Shuswap Tennis - Petra: 250.835.2202 or Dick: 250.574.4674, dicat993@gmail.com • Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) info@SWOA.ca, www.SWOA.ca • Sorrento & Area Community Association (SACA) - saca@sorrentoshuswap.ca. Brenda Puetz 250-675 -2599 •Sorrento Minor Ball Geoff 250-804-6923, sorrentominorball@gmail.com • South Shuswap Canada Day Committee - Tammy Packer 250.463.2495 • Ta’ Lana Twirlers Square Dance Nancy Alison 250-803-9096 • Victim Services - Guy Ramsay 250-679-8638 • White Lake Community Hall Society 3617 Parri Road, Thelma Materi 250-803-5231 • White Lake Residents Assoc. - (WLRA) email: info@wlra.ca / www.wlra.ca • White Lake New Horizons Seniors Club - Tim Hoy 250-835-2141 • North

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